‘Cuba is not a threat, the blockade is’: Díaz-Canel replies to Trump
The Cuban president responded to the US president’s remarks at the United Nations. The Cuban UN delegation walked out of the General Assembly during Trump’s speech.
Bolivia’s right-wing government eliminates diesel subsidy
Several labor organizations have announced that if the government does not reverse a measure that could raise prices by nearly 20%, there will be a new wave of anti-government protests – which have already erupted with great intensity against an administration that has been in power for less than a year.
Brazil’s presidential campaign heats up
Although Lula maintains a slight lead in the polls, the gap appears to be narrowing. This is happening as a corruption scandal rocks Brazil’s political scene.
Attempted murder accusations, troll farms, and presidential connections: the notorious case of Fernando Cerimedo
In mid-August, his ex-partner accused the powerful political consultant of ordering her murder, while also accusing him of engaging in corrupt business dealings allegedly linked to the governments of Bolivia and Argentina.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro all set to face off this October in Brazil’s presidential election
Current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been confirmed as the Workers’ Party candidate, while Flávio Bolsonaro, far-right leader and son of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, has been confirmed for the Liberal Party.
One month after the tragic earthquakes, Venezuela’s recovery faces obstacles
One month after the twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the country faces serious challenges in the rebuilding process as it struggles to gain access to its sovereign funds.
Milei faces a new phase of opposition on the streets of Argentina
On July 22, thousands of workers and retirees participated in a protest against Javier Milei’s neoliberal government, reigniting the movement against the far-right president.
Puerto Rico faces major water crisis
The island has been experiencing a prolonged water crisis since early June. The neoliberal economic model imposed on Puerto Rico has made it very difficult to modernize the water supply system.