European Union, Cuba reach “landmark” agreement
The EU shift could be attributed to "interest by European countries in maintaining their position as trading partners with Cuba."
U. S. intervention in Venezuela: Cuba responds
We don't want wars, blockades, interference, subversion, sabotage; we want peace, social justice and equity, sustainable development, security and respect for our sovereignty.
Inuit, Indigenous women face Third World conditions in Quebec jails
In April 2015, Quebec's Protecteur du Citoyen, or Ombudsperson, took a tour of detention cells in northern Quebec.
Spain’s election stalemate continues; social democrats refuse compromise
The effort by Pedro Sánchez to form a government brings to mind the story of the hunter who goes into the forest with one bullet in his rifle.
Berta Cáceres, Indigenous environmental leader, murdered in Honduras
At least two men in ski masks fractured her arm and leg, and then shot her at least eight times, killing her.
Irish voters reject austerity, realign political system
If one thing's clear after Ireland's recent election, it's that people no longer buy the myth that austerity is the path to economic salvation.
Iranian union leader talks sanctions, war, and struggle
He talks about the challenges and struggles of Iranian workers and the likely effects of the nuclear deal on the economy.
Jamaica government ousted in election; Austerity policies blamed
Jamaica has been experiencing economic decline, sky-high unemployment, and a seemingly intractable crime rate for years.
Iran elections: disqualifying candidates, arresting unionists
In the Iran parliamentary election held February 26, progressive Iranians and trade unionists got little reprieve from the repressive theocratic state in the run-up to the vote.
