Latin America
International media broadcast one-sided portrayal of Venezuela violence
April 26, 2017To paraphrase a remark recently made by Venezuelan author José Roberto Duque, the “truth has suddenly become useless.”
Read moreRepublican bill in Congress would block loans to Nicaragua
April 20, 2017The NICA Act is part of a long tradition: U.S. intolerance of Latin American and Caribbean nations standing up for social justice, independence, and regional unity.
Read moreLatin American unity efforts continue despite left-wing setbacks
April 14, 2017Oil prices, economic difficulties, election setbacks, and imperial intrigue all challenge Latin America’s “pink tide,” but the left continues to push ahead.
Read moreBrazil: Temer’s coup government rocked by corruption probe
April 13, 2017One-third of Michel Temer’s cabinet and many of his closest allies face investigation after Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered corruption proceedings.
Read moreUnited States and OAS up the ante in Venezuela’s political crisis
April 5, 2017The latest crisis is reminiscent of other coups in the region. U.S. agents befriend business, bankers, legislators, youth groups, and soldiers. Money flows. The media falls in line.
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