By David Brooks on October 30, 2024
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has been inviting big stars to her campaign events like Bruce Springsteen. photo: Afp
Politics as spectacle or spectacle as politics? In the final stretch of the electoral race in the United States, spectacle prevails, but not only as manipulation, but in response to a reality: in this country, where politicians and democratic institutions -from Congress, the presidency, the courts and even the media- have dismal approval ratings, candidates have to resort to figures with greater credibility than themselves. (more…)
October 30, 2024
Once again the US along with Israel, its partner in genocide against the Palestinian people, were just about alone against the annual vote condemning the blockade of Cuba at the UN.
In a strong statement from the General Assembly of the United Nations, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the economic blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States, reaffirming Venezuela’s unwavering support for the Caribbean island. On this occasion, 187 countries joined together to demand the lifting of sanctions that severely affect the Cuban people. (more…)
By Alejandra Garcia from Caracas on October 30, 2024
photos: Perfecto Romero
On Monday, Cuba marked the 65th anniversary of the disappearance of Commander Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán. On this occasion, Resumen Latinoamericano honors the figure of one of the bravest men of the Cuban revolutionary process through the story of a photographer who immortalized Camilo’s life with his camera.
Camilo Cienfuegos never arrived in Havana on October 28, 1959, as planned. The CESSNA 310 No. 53 plane he boarded in Camagüey lost its course halfway and disappeared into the sea, leaving no traces. Two days after the takeoff, there was no news of the commander’s whereabouts. “Camilo is Missing,” blared he headline of the Revolucion newspaper of October 30th. It was like a gunshot. (more…)
By Jose Ernesto Novaez Guerrero on October 29, 2024 from Havana
photos: Bill Hackwell
Cuba has experienced a very difficult time in recent days. The deterioration of electricity generation on the island, with aging plants and critical lack of spare parts, coupled with fuel shortages, has led to the disconnection of the National Electroenergy System. (more…)
By Roger D. Harris on October 29, 2024
It’s been nearly three months since the Venezuelans went to the polls on July 28, and there is still contention domestically and abroad regarding the winner of the presidential election. This is not unexpected. (more…)
October 29, 2024
The Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity (REDH) rejects the decision of the Government of Brazil to veto the incorporation of Venezuela as a partner country to the BRICS bloc. (more…)
By Syara Salado Massip on October 29, 2024 from Havana
Photo: Victor Villalba.
Yesterday afternoon, Havana’s Malecon was dressed in color. Thousands of children, students, workers and the people, together with the President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, paid tribute to Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán, Commander of the People. (more…)
By Andrew Korybko on October 26, 2024, edited by Ed Newman
Brazil could have let Venezuela join in order to maintain the PT’s farce about being a multipolar champion. photo: EFE
The Venezuelan question is a black and white issue: either you support Lula and Biden’s regime change efforts in Venezuela, each moving forward in their own way, but coordinated, or you support Maduro and Putin’s defense of Venezuela’s independence and sovereignty. (more…)