Seven years without Berta Cáceres, COPINH continues to demand justice
Honduras

Seven years without Berta Cáceres, COPINH continues to demand justice

On the seventh anniversary of Berta Cáceres’ assassination, COPINH demanded that the government of President Xiomara Castro dismantle impunity and extractive industries

Peoples Dispatch
March 4, 2023
Exclusion of left-wing candidates from upcoming presidential race in Guatemala raises concerns
Guatemala

Exclusion of left-wing candidates from upcoming presidential race in Guatemala raises concerns

Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal has barred progressive candidates Thelma Cabrera and Jordán Rodas of the MLP party from running on dubious grounds

Peoples Dispatch
March 3, 2023
Most “progressive” police force in the US is slammed for response to police killing
United States

Most “progressive” police force in the US is slammed for response to police killing

Cambridge police shot and killed Arif Sayed Faisal just four days into 2023, and officials are no closer to releasing the names of the officers responsible

Peoples Dispatch
March 1, 2023
Police shoot and abduct Communist Party of Swaziland member Mvuselelo Mkhabela
Swaziland

Police shoot and abduct Communist Party of Swaziland member Mvuselelo Mkhabela

Mvuselelo was reportedly shot and dragged into a police van. His current whereabouts are unknown. Mvuselelo was tortured earlier this month for protesting elections

Peoples Dispatch
February 28, 2023
Lasso government responsible for the murder of Indigenous activist, alleges CONAIE
Ecuador

Lasso government responsible for the murder of Indigenous activist, alleges CONAIE

The organization denounced that Mendúa was murdered because of his opposition to oil companies in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Peoples Dispatch
February 28, 2023
Dina-Boluarte-resign
Peru

Majority of Peruvians disapprove of the Dina Boluarte regime, says survey

Despite over twelve weeks of mass protests and widespread rejection, Boluarte refuses to resign, while unleashing brutal repression against peaceful protests

Peoples Dispatch
February 28, 2023
Massive rally in Berlin demands peace in Ukraine
Germany

Massive rally in Berlin demands peace in Ukraine

On the one year anniversary of the state of the war, Berliners took to the streets to demand deescalation and peace

Peoples Dispatch
February 27, 2023
The US funneled billions towards Ukraine while cutting corners on health and education
United States

The US funneled billions towards Ukraine while cutting corners on health and education

Biden hiked Medicare premiums and failed to take meaningful action on student loan forgiveness while funneling billions towards war abroad

Peoples Dispatch
February 24, 2023