Latin America & the Caribbean

Colombians elect Gustavo Petro, beating right wingColombians elect Gustavo Petro, beating right wing

Colombians elect Gustavo Petro, beating right wing

Voters in Colombia made history June 19, when they elected the first progressive president in the country’s history. Gustavo Petro,…

June 29, 2022
Ecuador’s national strike at a crossroadsEcuador’s national strike at a crossroads

Ecuador’s national strike at a crossroads

Ibarra, Imbabura Province, Ecuador June 26 — The Indigenous-led National Strike in Ecuador that began June 13 enters its third…

June 27, 2022
Haiti suffers in U.S.‑created turmoilHaiti suffers in U.S.‑created turmoil

Haiti suffers in U.S.‑created turmoil

Haiti is in a process of collapse in its ability to function as a country on a daily basis. Half…

June 22, 2022
<span class="streamer">Puerto Rican Day</span><br /> Anti-imperialists march to end U.S. crimes<span class="streamer">Puerto Rican Day</span><br /> Anti-imperialists march to end U.S. crimes

<span class="streamer">Puerto Rican Day</span><br /> Anti-imperialists march to end U.S. crimes

An Independence for Puerto Rico contingent marched two miles up Fifth Avenue in the 2022 National Puerto Rican Day Parade…

June 20, 2022
Workers’ Summit of the Americas opposes imperialismWorkers’ Summit of the Americas opposes imperialism

Workers’ Summit of the Americas opposes imperialism

The Workers’ Summit of the Americas, a coalition of more than 50 trade unions and social organizations from North and…

June 14, 2022
PRIDE in Cuba: ‘Bringing revolution’s humanity to all aspects of life’PRIDE in Cuba: ‘Bringing revolution’s humanity to all aspects of life’

PRIDE in Cuba: ‘Bringing revolution’s humanity to all aspects of life’

The following is one installment of Feinberg’s “Lavender & Red” series on the intersection of LGBTQ+ and socialist history; this…

June 13, 2022
Mass opposition to Biden’s Summit gains momentumMass opposition to Biden’s Summit gains momentum

Mass opposition to Biden’s Summit gains momentum

President Joe Biden’s Summit of the Americas is being boycotted by most countries in the Western hemisphere, and it is…

June 10, 2022
AFL-CIO convention must unconditionally support Puerto Rico’s unions – CommentaryAFL-CIO convention must unconditionally support Puerto Rico’s unions – Commentary

AFL-CIO convention must unconditionally support Puerto Rico’s unions – Commentary

This article is by a guest author who is a member of the construction trades and a member of the…

June 9, 2022
Colombia elections: are peace and justice on the horizon?Colombia elections: are peace and justice on the horizon?

Colombia elections: are peace and justice on the horizon?

Presidential elections held May 29 in Colombia showed Senator Gustavo Petro, candidate of the Historical Pact progressive alliance and former…

June 6, 2022
Mumia Abu-Jamal: When the empire callsMumia Abu-Jamal: When the empire calls

Mumia Abu-Jamal: When the empire calls

The following message from political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal was prepared for the Workers’ Summit in Tijuana, Mexico, June 10-12, which…

June 6, 2022