
Brazil Chamber of Deputies votes to impeach Rousseff, but struggle isn’t over
The much anticipated vote on the impeachment of Rousseff took place in a raucous atmosphere of shouting, pushing and posturing.

Venezuela’s socialist government, besieged, finds worldwide support
They are dealing with inflation, difficulties in importing goods, falling oil prices, and worsening economic recession.

Vietnam cares for its veterans
Vietnam spends 25 percent of its national budget providing pensions and social services to the nine million people who are veterans or related to them.

Vietnam places a high value on education
Today, primary education is compulsory and tuition "free," and according to statistics, the national literacy rate in Vietnam has reached 97.3 percent for those aged 15-50.

Colombian prisoner David Ravelo speaks to North Americans
Prisoner David Ravelo presented two reports that offer a local and intensely personal perspective on struggle in Colombia for rights and survival.

French right-wing party in hot water over Panama Papers
We now know that two "allies" of Front National's leader Marine Le Pen, have been named in the Panama Papers.

Left shut out in Peru presidential runoff; only right-wing candidates remain
The April vote was held under conditions of instability and confusion.

Former Cuban Five prisoners teach about solidarity and Cuba
They are expressing thanks for solidarity on their behalf and discussing what the Cuban Revolution means today in a crisis-filled world.

Zuma impeachment rebuffed, but calls for removal intensify
Events commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the assasination of Chris Hani were held throughout South Africa over the weekend.

At Tu Du Hospital, optimism remains high despite challenges
Tu Du Hospital has received and raised 500 children who live with the results of birth defects and other injuries from chemical warfare in Vietnam.

