International labor pushes to free the Cuban Five
Major unions in Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean are organizing projects to educate their members and the public on the "Cuban Five."
Cyclists to ride for the Cuban 5 in Italy
On May 5, there will be a 40-mile bike ride through various towns around the Lake Como area in northern Italy as part of the worldwide movement calling for the release of "The Cuban Five."
Poor people in the U.S. also benefitted from Venezuelan oil
Chavez cared about the poor at a time when "some of the wealthiest people on our planet have more money than they can ever reasonably expect to spend."
Campaign to free Colombia's David Ravelo draws global support
Responding to the imprisonment of Colombian human rights activist David Ravelo, members of the North American Committee for the Defense of David Ravelo were in Colombia on Ravelo's behalf.
Venezuelan right wing creates false crisis on Chavez inauguration
The stakes in this situation are high not only for Venezuela but for the entire Latin American and Caribbean area.
President Chavez of Venezuela to Cuba for cancer treatment
For the fourth time in a year and a half, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez left for Cuba on Sunday for cancer treatment.
Indigenous mobilization challenges Colombian government
Indigenous resistance in Colombia has become a social movement.
Quebec students continue strike vs. tuition hike
Student leaders vowed to continue their campaign of peaceful protest, dubbed by some as the "Maple Spring."
Spanish Civil War vets’ legacy continues
The Spanish Civil War ended over 70 years ago. But families and supporters of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade have never stopped their fight to end wars and crimes against humanity.
Big push for freedom for the Cuban 5
A broader-than-ever coalition of organizations, activists and well-known artists will be going to Washington to break through the wall of silence.
