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Plaza de la Revolución Countries step in to supply oil to Cuba as US considers limited opening of sales

Several countries are looking for ways to sell oil to Cuba despite the blockade and threats of tariff increases by the United States. Meanwhile, Washington is opening up the possibility of sending oil and gas on its own terms.

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez Amnesty law comes into force in Venezuela

According to Venezuelan authorities, the law seeks to bring peace to a highly polarized country. In this article, we review who the law grants amnesty to and what crimes are not covered.

Javier Milei with chainsaw Labor rights in dispute: neoliberalism vs progressive reform in Latin America

The state of labor rights in Latin America and the Caribbean is in flux. While some countries are seeing significant advances, others are suffering major setbacks.

National strike and mass mobilization Argentina February 18 Argentina’s general strike against 12 hour workday

While organized workers seek to repeal the controversial reform, it advances in Congress. It still needs to be ratified by the Senate. Workers claim that it eliminates many of their rights.

José María Balcázar (1) Balcázar sworn in as Peru’s eighth president in 10 years

The appointment came after his victory to preside over Congress. He will replace center-right José Jerí, who was in office for just four months, demonstrating, if there were any doubt, the severe crisis of representation that Peruvian politics is experiencing.

Luis Varese Scotto. Luis Varese: son of the Patria Grande and Peruvian revolutionary

The life of Varese was characterized by his fierce participation in various Latin American political processes, most notably his role as a captain of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) during the struggle against the Somoza dictatorship in the 1970s.

Luis Varese Scotto. Luis Varese: hijo de la Patria Grande y revolucionario peruano

La vida de Varese se caracterizó por su participación aguerrida en varios procesos políticos latinoamericanos, entre los que destaca su papel como capitán del Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN) durante la lucha contra la dictadura de Somoza en los años setenta.

La dignidad es inmortal, los imperios no

Cuba ha resistido durante décadas a uno de los bloqueos más longevos de la historia. Su sacrificio, sin embargo, no ha sido en vano.

Havana Cuba Dignity is immortal, blockades are not

The island of Cuba has endured one of the longest blockades in history. Its sacrifice, however, has not been in vain.

Buenos Aires protest labor reform February 11 Amid fierce protests, Milei’s neoliberal labor reform advances

The new law increases daily working hours, weakens unions, and reduces corporate liability. The reform, which still needs to be approved by the Chamber of Deputies before becoming law, has been widely rejected by the country’s most important unions and the opposition.

Honduran President Nasry Afura meets with Donald Trump (1) Newly-inaugurated Asfura failed to uphold TPS for Hondurans in Trump meet

The Honduran president visited Trump less than one month after his inauguration but failed to uphold his promise to defend TPS for Hondurans.

Shipment of humanitarian aid leavez Mexico for Cuba Mexico sends shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba

Hundreds of tons of food were sent from the port of Veracruz to the island as the island faces one of its most critical challenges. Mexico also promised to send hundreds of tons of food in the coming weeks.