World

‘Baby steps’ herald beginning of end to Cuba blockade

October 13, 2009 By John Bachtell

Despite a few missteps, momentum continues to build to end the 48 year-old US blockade of Cuba.

Mexican union fights privatizing electrical grid

October 11, 2009

In Mexico, the electricians’ union stands in the way of the government’s attempt to privatize the country’s electrical grid.

British unions debunk lies about National Health Service

October 11, 2009 By Lou Incognito

American and British trade unionists unite to debunk lies about the UK's National Health Service.

A slow coup in Venezuela

October 11, 2009 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

U.S. measures for resisting progressive changes in Latin America have included funding of rightwing opposition groups, military deployment throughout the region, and the Fourth Fleet for monitoring a continent.

South American & African countries hold historic meeting

October 7, 2009

Leaders of more than 60 South American and African countries met on Margarita Island, Venezuela, last month, raising the possibility of a new bloc of nations that can reduce their dependence on the U.S. and other...