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CELAC summit in Cuba reflects region’s altered power dynamics

February 6, 2014 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The 33 heads of states on hand represented all Western Hemisphere nations south of the Rio Grande River, the region Marti called "Our America."

Bum rap for the Rapa Nui

February 3, 2014 By Thomas Riggins

The natives of Easter Island were not responsible for the collapse of their population due to over exploitation of natural resources and the destruction of their rain forest.

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.

Memories of Pete Seeger in East Berlin

February 3, 2014 By Victor Grossman

In 1945, every Saturday night, we sang his songs, with those of Woody, Leadbelly, Paul Robeson and Ernst Busch, at the Folksay square dance and song sessions in the Furriers' Hall.

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.