This week in history: Puerto Rican independentista José de Diego born
Diego was a statesman, journalist, poet, lawyer, and advocate for Puerto Rico's independence from Spain and from the United States.
Brazil's workers say, "Stay Dilma, there will be no coup!
To put it mildly, social policies implemented by the Workers Party-led government displeased the elite and reactionary middle class.
Puerto Rican Assembly bucks GOP plan; imposes moratorium on debt payments
This article is an update on the fast-developing situation surrounding the economic crisis in Puerto Rico
Prime Minister of Iceland forced out over Panama Papers connection
Thousands of protestors packed the square outside Gunnlaugsson's office and coated the windows with thrown yogurt.
Berta Caceres: The struggle for justice continues
A month after indigenous rights and environmental activist Berta Caceres was murdered, the crime is no nearer being solved; but the movement that was sparked by her death is growing.
Jackie Robinson, Opening Day and U.S. - Cuba relations
"My mother and I were thrilled and honored to witness our President extend the hand of friendship to the Cuban people."
‘Panama Papers’ to expose global capitalist shell game
The total fallout from the Panama Papers cannot be predicted, but it's already a topic of conversation going into the Russian elections.
Republicans plan Detroit-style emergency manager for Puerto Rico
Last year, Puerto Rico's governor announced that the island now has an unpayable debt of about $72 billion.
