Latin America – Page 26 – People's World

Left-center opposition looks headed for victory in Honduras

November 28, 2017 By Emile Schepers

But the vote counting has been halted, and there are fears the right-wing party of the oligarchs is scheming to steal the election.

Under siege: Socialist Venezuela pushes back against U.S. and its allies

November 22, 2017 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

The Maduro government is holding on, despite fearsome economic challenges and an opposition fortified by a combative business class and U.S. support.

Chile elections: Left-center forces face uphill battle in runoff

November 21, 2017 By Emile Schepers

If the left can unite behind one candidate, win over centrist voters, and increase turnout, they can still win. But they have less than a month to do it.

Invasion outsourcing? U.S. uses disaster pretext for S. America military intrusion

November 17, 2017 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Analyst: "The object of the U.S. Army and that too of Brazil, Peru, and Colombia is to create a prepared position and to leave a base available at any time for an intervention...in Venezuela and Bolivia.”

For 26th time, UN vote calls for end to U.S. blockade of Cuba

November 2, 2017 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Last year, the U.S. abstained. The switch this year back to a “No” vote reflects a resurgent offensive against Cuba by the Trump administration.