Blanca Eekhout: Venezuela y la construcción de democracia bajo asedio
La Revolución Bolivariana, en sus 24 años de existencia ha construido una nueva forma de construcción popular y democrática, todo bajo ataques constantes del imperio.
JetBlue suspends all flights to Cuba
JetBlue, which became the first US airline in 50 years to fly direct to Cuba in 2016, is suspending all flights to the island due to “changes to the regulatory landscape”
Hondurans mobilize in support of Xiomara Castro’s government
The head of state called for the mobilization following an intensified destabilization campaign by the right-wing opposition
“Big Three” Auto workers vote to strike by 97%
Over 144,000 workers are set to strike on September 14 if negotiations with their employers, the car manufacturers General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford, fail. The union has already employed the tactic of practice pickets at auto plants in Detroit, Michigan and Louisville, Kentucky
Blanca Eekhout: Venezuela’s experience of building democracy under siege
The Bolivarian Revolution, in its 24 years of existence, has built a new form of popular and democratic construction, all the while resisting constant attacks by the empire
Mexican pollsters begin surveys for ruling party Morena’s internal elections
Four polling companies have begun conducting a national survey for the Morena party to help determine who will be its candidate for the 2024 presidential elections
UPS Teamsters vote yes on historic contract
UPS workers vote yes on the contract negotiated in July by an overwhelming majority, enshrining major victories
Progressive Luisa González and millionaire Daniel Noboa head to run off elections in Ecuador
González of the left-wing Citizens Revolution Movement won the first round with 33.31% of the votes, while Noboa of the right-wing National Democratic Action Alliance secured 23.66% of the votes