Latin America – Page 52 – People's World

Cuban Communist Party congress recalls victories, projects more

April 25, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

At the Cuban Communist Party's sixth congress, it was an occasion for remembering and rededication.

Cuban communists elect new leaders, plan for changes

April 22, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Party leaders stressed that even though some of the proposals may seem radical, their purpose is not to dismantle, but to strengthen Cuba's socialist system.

Strike shakes up Bolivian government

April 22, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

President Evo Morales' socialist government is close to warding off a challenge to its staying power.

Left advances in Peru’s elections

April 21, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The most left-wing presidential candidate came from behind and bested a whole array of right-wing candidates to enter a runoff election.

Honduran resistance takes off

April 12, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Two sets of realities are opposed: a small, wealthy, U.S.-backed minority and popular mobilization, always in the background, but now gathering new strength.