By Hedelberto López Blanch on May 25, 2026
image: Adano
An incorrigible mythomaniac like U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a press conference to mark May 20, 1902, when a neocolony controlled by Washington emerged in Cuba. (more…)
May 24, 2026 from Caracas
A US Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military helicopter during the empire’s show of force on May 23 in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Reuters
A US power projection exercise disguised as an evacuation drill at the US Embassy in Caracas began Saturday morning. The operation, authorized by Venezuelan authorities, was allegedly aimed at refining response protocols for potential medical emergencies or catastrophic events, though anti-imperialist critics view it as a veiled act of intimidation. (more…)
By Roger D. Harris and Francisco Dominguez on May 26, 2026
foto: Bill Hackwell
In response to recent developments in Venezuela under imperialist siege, international solidarity activists should adopt a stance that does not inadvertently reinforce Washington’s drive for domination. Our central responsibility is not to adjudicate every tactical decision made under siege conditions, but to oppose the imperialist aggression that creates those conditions. (more…)
May 25, 2026
Chavista Mobilization Repudiates US Military’s Provocative Power Projection Exercise at Caracas Embassy
A US power projection exercise disguised as an evacuation drill at the US Embassy in Caracas began Saturday morning. The operation, authorized by Venezuelan authorities, was allegedly aimed at refining response protocols for potential medical emergencies or catastrophic events, though anti-imperialist critics view it as a veiled act of intimidation. (more…)
By Pablo Meriguet on May 23, 2026
Bolivian trade unionists on the streets of La Paz on May 23, 2026 as part of the general strike. COB.
And a cabinet reshuffle.
The protests have prompted various response strategies from the government. Now, mounting pressure has led the Paz administration to reshuffle the cabinet in an attempt to defuse calls for resignations. At the same time, it has opened another front of conflict with Colombia by expelling the ambassador from Bogotá. (more…)
May 24, 2026
Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister, has denounced on his Facebook profile the statements of the U.S. secretary of state, who reiterated that he will continue to apply maximum economic pressure against the island, even if this provokes a humanitarian crisis that would be perceived as a threat 90 miles from U.S. territory and justify military aggression. (more…)
By Carlos Ciaño Zanetti, May 23, 2026 from Havana
May 22, 2026 thousands of Cubans gather at the anti imperialist tribunal in a show of support for Raul Castro. foto: Enrique Gonzalez
When, in previous years, there was talk of possible military action by the United States against Cuba, some pointed to the lack of public readiness—a requirement that, except in extreme situations, is always taken into account to try to justify aggression and secure some level of support for it. At this time, there is sufficient evidence that the U.S. government is in an advanced stage of preparing international and domestic public opinion for a military adventure against Cuba. (more…)
By John Perry and Roger D. Harris on May 23, 2026
graphic: la progressive
Governance in Honduras shifted sharply to the extreme right within months of National Party’s Nasry Asfura taking office on January 27, succeeding the Libre party’s progressive Xiomara Castro. In November 30 elections, the National Party was trailing a poor third before Trump threatened to end all aid to Honduras unless Asfura won. Even then, Asfura had only a wafer-thin plurality, which might well have disappeared had the electoral council not broken its mandate by halting the count before all the votes had been tallied. (more…)