Peruvian organizations take legal action against Dina Boluarte over killings of protesters
Peru

Peruvian organizations take legal action against Dina Boluarte over killings of protesters

Over the past 10 weeks of protest across the country, more than 60 people have been killed and over 1,000 injured

Peoples Dispatch
February 16, 2023
Starmer bans Jeremy Corbyn from running as a Labour candidate
United Kingdom

Starmer bans Jeremy Corbyn from running as a Labour candidate

Celebrated leftist and supporter of Palestine has been barred from running for office under the Labour Party following years of antisemitism accusations

Peoples Dispatch
February 15, 2023
Colombians hit the streets in support of Petro’s progressive reforms
Colombia

Colombians hit the streets in support of Petro’s progressive reforms

President Gustavo Petro recalled that millions of people voted for “change” in the 2022 elections, and vowed to implement measures to bring about the essential social changes in favor of the working class majority

Peoples Dispatch
February 15, 2023
Colombian government and ELN begin second round of peace talks in Mexico
Colombia

Colombian government and ELN begin second round of peace talks in Mexico

In this round, the negotiating parties seek to reach an agreement on the possibility of establishing a bilateral ceasefire

Peoples Dispatch
February 14, 2023
Mexican president AMLO to lead international campaign against US blockade of Cuba
Cuba Mexico

Mexican president AMLO to lead international campaign against US blockade of Cuba

During Cuban President Díaz-Canel’s official visit to Mexico, President AMLO announced an international campaign against the US blockade

Peoples Dispatch
February 13, 2023
Ohio train derailment exposes system-wide failure
United States

Ohio train derailment exposes system-wide failure

After 50 derailed train cars caused a massive fire and led to the release of toxic fumes into the air, workers argue that corporate cost-cutting was the culprit

Peoples Dispatch
February 13, 2023
Cuba, Venezuela y China envían ayuda a Siria, afectada por un terremoto. EE.UU. ni siquiera puede retirar las sanciones
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Cuba, Venezuela y China envían ayuda a Siria, afectada por un terremoto. EE.UU. ni siquiera puede retirar las sanciones

El Tesoro de EE.UU. ha emitido una exención de 180 días sobre ciertas sanciones impuestas a Siria para permitir la ayuda humanitaria tras el terremoto. Sin embargo, Estados Unidos y sus aliados aún no han ofrecido nada significativo a Siria, a pesar de que Venezuela, China, Palestina y otros países han enviado donaciones y especialistas.

Peoples Dispatch
February 11, 2023
Peruvian police repress protests, leave over 20 injured in Juliaca
Peru

Peruvian police repress protests, leave over 20 injured in Juliaca

Tens of thousands of Peruvians continue to hit the streets, demanding radical political changes despite heavy repression as pro-democracy protests complete two months

Peoples Dispatch
February 10, 2023