
Spain elections: Disappointment for the left, stalemate may continue
Unity continues to elude the Spanish left, even with a re-do of the 2015 elections.

Cuba, the unifier, promotes peace in Colombia
When FARC and the Colombian government began negotiations in 2012 to end 52 years of war, the two sides looked to Cuba.

Germany: Drones and new tones
On June 11, 5,000 people came by bus, train, car, a few by bicycle, defying nasty weather to circle the Ramstein Air Base and demand it's closing.

New, but partial, peace agreement signals war’s end in Colombia
Questions remain about whether the state will follow through on its commitments.

Finnish Communist Party: Make people the purpose of politics
The Finnish Communist Party (SKP or CPF) held its Congress on June 4-5 in Turku, Finland.

British far right celebrates Brexit vote, Trump offers congratulations
The immediate winners of the Brexit vote appear to be the anti-immigrant right wing in Britain and across Europe.

U.N. Decolonization Committee lambasts U.S. on Puerto Rico
The UN Special Committee on Decolonization met and discussed the situation of the U.S.-controlled island nation of Puerto Rico.

Revolution within the revolution: Vietnam, Cuba move toward LGBTQ equality
Each is a case of governments evolving together, inching toward their socialist aspirations where oppression is relegated to the past.

Mexico teachers on the barricades: Protests result in death and injury
Southern Mexico is on fire with protest demonstrations after the government sent in heavily armed troops to suppress demonstrations.

France rising up against so-called labor law reform
French government mandates weakening important labor law protections are a key factor in the waves of protests that have rocked the nation.

