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Community self-defense groups confront Mexico’s drug cartels

February 3, 2014 By Tim Pelzer

An armed insurgency is emerging across Mexico. However, rather than being a movement to overthrow a government, it aims to defend communities and combat drug cartels.

Infant mortality in Cuba hits new low

January 31, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The Cuban ministry of health released new statistics that show that the country's infant mortality rate has hit a record low, placing it far ahead of the U.S.

Audio: Debates in the world communist movement

January 29, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On Jan. 21, another exciting People's World teleconference took place.

Pope demands accountability from corporate leaders meeting in Davos

January 27, 2014 By Press Associates And Workday Minnesota

As corporate and government leaders gathered for the World Economic Forum, a new poll showed that workers worldwide are struggling to survive on low wages.

In Okinawa, anti-base mayor’s re-election sends a message

January 24, 2014 By Akahata

In Okinawa's Nago City mayoral election, which centered on the plan to construct a new U.S. military base in the city, anti-base incumbent Inamine Susumu won with a wide margin.