Latin America & the Caribbean

Author of Berta Cáceres’ assassination on trial in HondurasAuthor of Berta Cáceres’ assassination on trial in Honduras

Author of Berta Cáceres’ assassination on trial in Honduras

Berta Cáceres, beloved leader of the Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH), was assassinated March 3, 2016.…

June 15, 2021
Castillo’s victory unleashes political earthquakeCastillo’s victory unleashes political earthquake

Castillo’s victory unleashes political earthquake

By Jorge Martín Published in rebelion.org, June 10. Translation by Michael Otto The victory of Pedro Castillo in the Peruvian…

June 14, 2021
Proyecto 1619: Educadores progresistas opuestos a legislación reaccionariaProyecto 1619: Educadores progresistas opuestos a legislación reaccionaria

Proyecto 1619: Educadores progresistas opuestos a legislación reaccionaria

Por Andy Terhune  Los legisladores de derecha de 15 estados están aprobando una legislación que obligará a los profesores de…

June 8, 2021
Puerto Rican workers: No peace if energy is privatizedPuerto Rican workers: No peace if energy is privatized

Puerto Rican workers: No peace if energy is privatized

On June 1, the Financial Oversight and Management Board overseeing Puerto Rico’s economy privatized the island’s public power utilities by…

June 7, 2021
La cultura de la intoxicación y la clase trabajadoraLa cultura de la intoxicación y la clase trabajadora

La cultura de la intoxicación y la clase trabajadora

La cultura de la intoxicación está formada por las señales y fuerzas sociales que empujan a los trabajadores y a…

June 7, 2021
Delegation fights to win Alex Saab’s freedomDelegation fights to win Alex Saab’s freedom

Delegation fights to win Alex Saab’s freedom

Sal Island, Cabo Verde Flounders took part in a delegation that traveled to Cabo Verde in solidarity with Venezuelan diplomat…

June 6, 2021
U.S. behind detention of Venezuelan diplomat: Release Alex Saab!U.S. behind detention of Venezuelan diplomat: Release Alex Saab!

U.S. behind detention of Venezuelan diplomat: Release Alex Saab!

Editor notes:  Sara Flounders is part of a humanitarian delegation to Cabo Verde, led by Cabo Verdean religious leader Bishop…

June 2, 2021
Masses battle rightist regimes in Colombia, Brazil, ChileMasses battle rightist regimes in Colombia, Brazil, Chile

Masses battle rightist regimes in Colombia, Brazil, Chile

Ongoing struggles in three South American countries show the general uprising that began in 2019 is still challenging right-wing ruling…

June 2, 2021
Venezuelan diplomat kidnapped: Release Alex Saab!Venezuelan diplomat kidnapped: Release Alex Saab!

Venezuelan diplomat kidnapped: Release Alex Saab!

Nearly a year ago, on June 12, 2020, Alex Saab was pulled off a plane at an U.S. demand for…

May 27, 2021
Colombia: Broad general strike challenges ‘narc-oligarchy’Colombia: Broad general strike challenges ‘narc-oligarchy’

Colombia: Broad general strike challenges ‘narc-oligarchy’

May 23 — The general strike against anti-poor “reforms” in Colombia is finishing its fourth week. So far, every test…

May 25, 2021