House Democrats urge Biden to lift sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela
Democrats argue that sanctions are contributing to the influx of migrants at the border, who flee economic hardship only to be faced with hostility
What’s behind the attack against Brazil’s Landless Rural Workers’ Movement?
The Chamber of Deputies, dominated by the right, has set up a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry to investigate “the real purpose” of the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement
Ecuadorian legislature votes for impeachment trial against President Lasso
Under Ecuador’s constitution, at any time during the trial Lasso could dissolve the Assembly and govern by decree for up to six months, after which he would have to call for new elections. He has told press that he would not hesitate to dissolve the congress if his removal were imminent
How did right-wing forces win a majority of seats in Chile’s Constitutional Council?
Center-left President Gabriel Boric has called on the opposition “to prevent history from repeating itself,” and “draft a constitution that interprets the vast majority of the country”
Yet another mass shooting in the US kills eight people, including three children
Shooter who espoused white supremacist and misogynistic views gunned down several people, killing nine and injuring 7, at a mall in Texas
Lula calls for Assange’s release in London, reiterating calls by leaders globally
Speaking to journalists in London, Brazil’s Lula pulled no punches when criticizing the mainstream media’s lack of organized efforts to defend Assange and demand his freedom
More US activists face harassment from authorities upon return from Cuba
Days after members of a youth delegation were detained when returning to the US from Cuba, another batch of activists who were also on the island as part of the May Day Brigade, faced similar harassment
The newest Ecuadorian union took to the streets on May Day
The Ecuadorian Solidarity Workers Confederation marked its first massive action, marching on May Day