10 reasons Luis Almagro has to go
Latin America Caribbean

10 reasons Luis Almagro has to go

From lighting the fuse for the coup in Bolivia and endorsing repression in countries like Chile and Ecuador to waging a hybrid war against Venezuela, OAS General Secretary Luis Almagro has acted as a representative of imperialism’s interests in Latin America

Leonardo Flores
January 16, 2022
Five reasons the left won in Venezuela
Venezuela

Five reasons the left won in Venezuela

Chavismo forces won a resounding victory in the super elections held on November 21 in Venezuela which saw participation from all major opposition parties

Leonardo Flores
November 25, 2021
Venezuela dialogue offers way out of crisis
Venezuela

Venezuela dialogue offers way out of crisis

The dialogue between the Venezuelan government and opposition forces could bring an end to the campaign of sanctions imposed against the democratically-elected government of Nicolás Maduro

Leonardo Flores
September 1, 2021
The hidden hand of the US blockade sparks Cuba protests
Cuba United States

The hidden hand of the US blockade sparks Cuba protests

In their frenzy over the protests in Cuba, US media and politicians have systematically overlooked the role played by US foreign policy in creating the difficult economic and social conditions on the island

Medea Benjamin and Leonardo Flores
July 13, 2021
Rural teacher Pedro Castillo poised to write a new chapter in Peru’s history
Peru

Rural teacher Pedro Castillo poised to write a new chapter in Peru’s history

On the foreign policy front, Castillo’s victory will represent a huge blow to US interests in the region and an important step towards reactivating Latin American integration.

Medea Benjamin and Leonardo Flores
June 9, 2021
How Venezuela is rebuilding its industrial base, one volunteer at a time
Fellowship Venezuela

How Venezuela is rebuilding its industrial base, one volunteer at a time

An organization of 2,270 volunteer workers is helping Venezuela boost its industrial capacity, devastated by years of US economic sanctions.

Leonardo Flores
April 23, 2021
The Capitol raid and pandemic can help us empathize with Venezuelans
Venezuela

The Capitol raid and pandemic can help us empathize with Venezuelans

The people of Venezuela have been living under a stage of siege, and enduring attacks on their sovereignty under successive US administrations. These assaults intensified during the Trump era

Leonardo Flores
April 7, 2021
The Trump administration’s parting outrage against Cuba
Cuba United States

The Trump administration’s parting outrage against Cuba

Medea Benjamin and Leonardo Flores criticize the decision of the Trump administration to include Cuba on the list of countries that “sponsor terrorism”

Medea Benjamin and Leonardo Flores
January 12, 2021