Latin America & the Caribbean

‘My experience with health care in Cuba’‘My experience with health care in Cuba’

‘My experience with health care in Cuba’

On my second day visiting Cuba from the U.S. in October as a member of the “In the Footsteps of…

November 16, 2017
Protests against tax hikes rock HaitiProtests against tax hikes rock Haiti

Protests against tax hikes rock Haiti

A series of militant demonstrations took place throughout Haiti in September and October. At first, the target of the protests…

November 10, 2017
U.N. votes against Cuba blockadeU.N. votes against Cuba blockade

U.N. votes against Cuba blockade

New York — For the 26th consecutive year, Cuba’s resolution, “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed…

November 8, 2017
Venezuela Consul General: ‘The Revolution remains popular’Venezuela Consul General: ‘The Revolution remains popular’

Venezuela Consul General: ‘The Revolution remains popular’

Los Angeles, Oct. 24 — Consul General of Venezuela Antonio Cordero, visiting from the Consulate in San Francisco, told an…

November 7, 2017
Cuba responds to ‘sonic attack’ allegationsCuba responds to ‘sonic attack’ allegations

Cuba responds to ‘sonic attack’ allegations

The following edited statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba on Oct. 3. The full text…

November 7, 2017
Socialists win Venezuela electionsSocialists win Venezuela elections

Socialists win Venezuela elections

Washington, Wall Street, the CIA and the U.S. corporate media got — for them — an unpleasant blow on Oct.…

October 17, 2017
U.S. delegation condemns expulsion of Cuban diplomatsU.S. delegation condemns expulsion of Cuban diplomats

U.S. delegation condemns expulsion of Cuban diplomats

A 62-member U.S. delegation in Cuba as part of the “In the Footsteps of Che” International Brigade issued the following…

October 14, 2017
On 50th anniversary of his death: Che lives!On 50th anniversary of his death: Che lives!

On 50th anniversary of his death: Che lives!

Ernesto “Che” Guevara — the great internationalist and revolutionary leader — died 50 years ago on Oct. 9, 1967, at…

October 10, 2017
Another outrageous lie from Washington: ‘sonic attack’Another outrageous lie from Washington: ‘sonic attack’

Another outrageous lie from Washington: ‘sonic attack’

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ordered the removal of two-thirds of the Cuban Embassy staff in Washington, D.C., on Oct.…

October 10, 2017
Haitians hold popular uprising against new budgetHaitians hold popular uprising against new budget

Haitians hold popular uprising against new budget

While hurricanes Harvey and Maria didn’t strike Haiti, Hurricane Irma gave the country a glancing blow mainly in the northwest,…

October 8, 2017