Progressive Cepeda and US-backed de la Espriella to face off for Colombia’s presidency
Amid controversies, personal attacks, alleged foreign interference, and other disputes, Colombia will have to choose between two clearly distinct and contradictory models.
Countries step in to supply oil to Cuba as US considers limited opening of sales
Several countries are looking for ways to sell oil to Cuba despite the blockade and threats of tariff increases by the United States. Meanwhile, Washington is opening up the possibility of sending oil and gas on its own terms.
Amnesty law comes into force in Venezuela
According to Venezuelan authorities, the law seeks to bring peace to a highly polarized country. In this article, we review who the law grants amnesty to and what crimes are not covered.
Labor rights in dispute: neoliberalism vs progressive reform in Latin America
The state of labor rights in Latin America and the Caribbean is in flux. While some countries are seeing significant advances, others are suffering major setbacks.
Argentina’s general strike against 12 hour workday
While organized workers seek to repeal the controversial reform, it advances in Congress. It still needs to be ratified by the Senate. Workers claim that it eliminates many of their rights.
Balcázar sworn in as Peru’s eighth president in 10 years
The appointment came after his victory to preside over Congress. He will replace center-right José Jerí, who was in office for just four months, demonstrating, if there were any doubt, the severe crisis of representation that Peruvian politics is experiencing.
Luis Varese: son of the Patria Grande and Peruvian revolutionary
The life of Varese was characterized by his fierce participation in various Latin American political processes, most notably his role as a captain of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) during the struggle against the Somoza dictatorship in the 1970s.
Luis Varese: hijo de la Patria Grande y revolucionario peruano
La vida de Varese se caracterizó por su participación aguerrida en varios procesos políticos latinoamericanos, entre los que destaca su papel como capitán del Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN) durante la lucha contra la dictadura de Somoza en los años setenta.