Russia announced Christmas ceasefire, US anti-war activists urge others to follow suit
Russia Ukraine United States

Russia announced Christmas ceasefire, US anti-war activists urge others to follow suit

After Putin ordered troops to observe a ceasefire over Orthodox Christmas, US anti-war organization CODEPINK insists that the US and Ukraine also declare a Christmas truce

Peoples Dispatch
January 5, 2023
Former minister in Bolivia’s coup government convicted in the US
Bolivia

Former minister in Bolivia’s coup government convicted in the US

Arturo Murillo was arrested in the US in May 2021, after fleeing Bolivia in November 2020. He pleaded guilty to the crimes of bribery and money laundering on October 20, 2022

Peoples Dispatch
January 5, 2023
At least 12,000 NYC nurses poised to strike
United States

At least 12,000 NYC nurses poised to strike

Nurses that were hailed as heroes at the beginning of the pandemic are today facing chronic understaffing, inadequate pay, and threats to their healthcare benefits

Peoples Dispatch
January 5, 2023
Despite confusion over bilateral ceasefire with the ELN, search for peace in Colombia continues
Colombia

Despite confusion over bilateral ceasefire with the ELN, search for peace in Colombia continues

The announcement of a non-agreed upon bilateral ceasefire between the Colombian government and the ELN stirred up mistrust and confusion as the country continues to search for total peace

Peoples Dispatch
January 4, 2023
Puerto Rican prisoner of conscience, Ana Belén Montes, to be released
Cuba Puerto Rico United States

Puerto Rican prisoner of conscience, Ana Belén Montes, to be released

Belen Montes, former US intelligence analyst who used her position to alleviate the blockade and attacks against Cuba, is set to be released from US prison

Peoples Dispatch
January 3, 2023
Bolivian far-right groups continue retaliatory attacks on public infrastructure
Bolivia

Bolivian far-right groups continue retaliatory attacks on public infrastructure

Extremist groups are protesting the arrest and sentencing of far-right opposition leader and governor of Santa Cruz, Luis Fernando Camacho

Peoples Dispatch
January 3, 2023
Israeli airstrikes in Syria
Israel Syria

Israel strikes Damascus international airport again, kills two Syrian soldiers 

Damage caused by the unprovoked Israeli air strike made Damascus international airport non-operational for a few hours for the second time in under a year  

Peoples Dispatch
January 2, 2023
Everything to know about Lula’s inauguration
Brazil

Everything to know about Lula’s inauguration

The Workers’ Party leader will begin his third term with an official ceremony, artistic performances and representation of 120 countries

Peoples Dispatch
December 31, 2022