Venezuelans repudiate Luis Almagro’s threat of military action against Maduro
Venezuela

Venezuelans repudiate Luis Almagro’s threat of military action against Maduro

The president of Bolivia Evo Morales, the ALBA-TCP and even many member states of the Lima Group rejected the statement by the secretary general of the OAS that force should not be ruled out to depose the government

Peoples Dispatch
September 19, 2018
Chileans erupt in anger as president justifies 1973 coup
Chile

Chileans erupt in anger as president justifies 1973 coup

The president was flayed for blaming Salvador Allende for the coup and for ignoring the brutal oppression and human rights violations in its aftermath

Peoples Dispatch
September 15, 2018
In Costa Rica, indefinite strike by workers greets govt. proposal for financial ‘reform’
Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, indefinite strike by workers greets govt. proposal for financial ‘reform’

Trade unions and social movements across Costa Rica organized a grand national march on September 12, protesting tax hikes and spending cuts proposed by President Carlos Alvarado.

Peoples Dispatch
September 12, 2018
Fabián Tomasi, who exposed the toxic nature of Argentine agribusiness, dies
Argentina

Fabián Tomasi, who exposed the toxic nature of Argentine agribusiness, dies

Tomasi suffered from a serious illness due to his exposure to pesticides and despite his physical pain, raised his voice to denounce the multimillionaire agribusiness companies responsible

Peoples Dispatch
September 8, 2018
India’s Supreme Court strikes down law criminalizing homosexuality
India

India’s Supreme Court strikes down law criminalizing homosexuality

The judgement calls the law “irrational , indefensible and arbitrary,” and added “ majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights.”

Peoples Dispatch
September 6, 2018
Indian launches unprecedented legal and physical assault on Kashmiri people
Kashmir

Indian forces kills one civilian, injure seven in Kashmir

The incident comes in the aftermath of catch and search operations in 10 villages in south Kashmir

Peoples Dispatch
September 5, 2018
Electoral tribunal bars Lula’s candidacy; Workers’ Party vows to appeal decision
Brazil

Electoral tribunal bars Lula’s candidacy; Workers’ Party vows to appeal decision

The tribunal ruled by a majority of 6-1, just weeks after UN Human Rights Council asked the state to ensure Lula could exercise his political rights

Peoples Dispatch
September 1, 2018
More than 11 million Colombians vote against corruption
Colombia

More than 11 million Colombians vote against corruption

The massive turnout in Sunday’s popular consultation is considered a victory by activists though the quorum to send its provisions to Parliament was not met

Peoples Dispatch
August 29, 2018