Latin America & the Caribbean

Haitians strike on Vertières anniversaryHaitians strike on Vertières anniversary

Haitians strike on Vertières anniversary

It's an uprising. Some 80 percent of Haitians went on strike for days after massive protests throughout the country on…

December 3, 2018
Why Cuba is withdrawing its medical brigade from BrazilWhy Cuba is withdrawing its medical brigade from Brazil

Why Cuba is withdrawing its medical brigade from Brazil

The Cuban Ministry of Public Health has issued a statement explaining the circumstances under which it is withdrawing the Cuban…

November 19, 2018
Cuba no continuará participando en el Programa Más Médicos en BrasilCuba no continuará participando en el Programa Más Médicos en Brasil

Cuba no continuará participando en el Programa Más Médicos en Brasil

El Ministerio de Salud Pública de Cuba emitió un comunicado en el que explica las circunstancias bajo las cuales retira…

November 19, 2018
End the U.S. blockade of Cuba!End the U.S. blockade of Cuba!

End the U.S. blockade of Cuba!

Opinion polls said it. Now the Florida midterm elections show it. Two of three South Florida representatives to the U.S.…

November 16, 2018
Millions take to Haiti’s streetsMillions take to Haiti’s streets

Millions take to Haiti’s streets

Three million Haitians throughout their country of 11 million hit the streets Oct. 17 to protest the government's corruption and…

November 12, 2018
At the U.N. General Assembly, world says ‘No!’ to the blockade of CubaAt the U.N. General Assembly, world says ‘No!’ to the blockade of Cuba

At the U.N. General Assembly, world says ‘No!’ to the blockade of Cuba

The world said “No!” on Nov. 1 to the U.S. economic, financial and commercial blockade of Cuba. In the United…

November 6, 2018
New economic plan for Puerto Rico promises ‘a cruel ordeal through austerity’New economic plan for Puerto Rico promises ‘a cruel ordeal through austerity’

New economic plan for Puerto Rico promises ‘a cruel ordeal through austerity’

"The people of Puerto Rico need and deserve plentiful good jobs, a dynamic and prosperous economy, affordable and reliable electricity,…

November 6, 2018
Puerto Rico Tribunal: Summary of indictment of the U.S.Puerto Rico Tribunal: Summary of indictment of the U.S.

Puerto Rico Tribunal: Summary of indictment of the U.S.

The following is a brief summary of the indictment prepared by chief prosecutor Augusto Zamora for the International Tribunal on…

November 3, 2018
Verdict demands reparations for U.S. crimesVerdict demands reparations for U.S. crimes

Verdict demands reparations for U.S. crimes

Following two hours of deliberation on the evening of Oct. 27 in New York City, the jury at the International…

November 3, 2018
GUILTY: Jury condemns U.S. colonial crimes in Puerto RicoGUILTY: Jury condemns U.S. colonial crimes in Puerto Rico

GUILTY: Jury condemns U.S. colonial crimes in Puerto Rico

New York, Oct. 27 — A jury of 15 international human rights activists and fighters for liberation — following eight…

October 30, 2018