Latin America & the Caribbean

U.S. accepts Haiti’s Oct. 9 vote but withholds fundsU.S. accepts Haiti’s Oct. 9 vote but withholds funds

U.S. accepts Haiti’s Oct. 9 vote but withholds funds

The de facto regime of Haitian President Jocelerme Privert has set Oct. 9 for the first round of presidential elections…

September 16, 2016
Sept. 30 International Day for HaitiSept. 30 International Day for Haiti

Sept. 30 International Day for Haiti

No interference in Haiti’s election, U.S. hands off! In January, 68 grassroots organizations issued a Call for Solidarity from Haiti’s…

September 16, 2016
The other Venezuelan demonstrationThe other Venezuelan demonstration

The other Venezuelan demonstration

The international corporate media reported on a large demonstration in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sept. 1. But there were two demonstrations…

September 8, 2016
Zika spreads in U.S., is prevented in CubaZika spreads in U.S., is prevented in Cuba

Zika spreads in U.S., is prevented in Cuba

Transmission of Zika is escalating in Florida. As of Aug. 24, the number of locally contracted Zika cases jumped to…

August 30, 2016
Cholera in Haiti: U.S. helped cover up UN’s roleCholera in Haiti: U.S. helped cover up UN’s role

Cholera in Haiti: U.S. helped cover up UN’s role

The cholera epidemic that officially killed 9,361 people in Haiti and infected 786,530 after it was introduced by the United…

August 25, 2016
Cuba sí, blockade no!Cuba sí, blockade no!

Cuba sí, blockade no!

A display of Cuban art at Harlem Hospital, left, kicks off the Harlem/Havana Music and Cultural Festival. Along with the…

August 24, 2016
Brigade reaffirms solidarity with CubaBrigade reaffirms solidarity with Cuba

Brigade reaffirms solidarity with Cuba

Buffalo, N.Y. The 47th Venceremos Brigade returned from Cuba by marching across the Peace Bridge, which links Fort Erie, Canada,…

August 18, 2016
California labor solidarity urges action on CubaCalifornia labor solidarity urges action on Cuba

California labor solidarity urges action on Cuba

The California Labor Federation represents 2.1 million union members of more than 1,200 AFL-CIO and Change to Win unions. Delegates…

August 12, 2016
Obama administration readies ‘trials for travel’ to CubaObama administration readies ‘trials for travel’ to Cuba

Obama administration readies ‘trials for travel’ to Cuba

American Airlines may include Santa Clara, Cuba, in its website’s list of Caribbean destinations, but the U.S. laws that punish…

August 12, 2016
Haitians challenge ClintonHaitians challenge Clinton

Haitians challenge Clinton

Komokoda (the Committee to Mobilize Against Dictatorship in Haiti) protested in Philadelphia on July 26 against the ruinous role played…

August 4, 2016