Peter Mertens: “Where there is a working class, there will always be hope”
The Belgian political leader spoke to Peoples Dispatch about his book Mutiny and what this moment of mass discontent and major geopolitical shifts means for working class struggle.
Netanyahu takes credit for fall of Syrian government as Israel advances on Golan Heights
The resignation and fleeing of Bashar al-Assad inaugurates a new chapter in the region that has been facing constant US and Israeli aggression for decades.
Puerto Rico’s pro-independence forces may issue a surprise in this year’s elections
A pro-independence coalition may break the dominance of the traditional two parties and give hope to the independence struggle.
The blockade on Cuba is a failed policy but still has bipartisan support, says Dr. José R. Cabañas
During his time in office, Donald Trump oversaw a severe tightening of the US blockade on Cuba, which Biden did nothing to reverse. Will a Trump or Harris victory change the island’s relation with the US?
Cuba faces nation-wide blackout, activists renew calls for an end to the blockade
The inclusion of Cuba on the state sponsors of terrorism list has severely limited the island nation from accessing funds and the international market.
Gustavo Petro warns that CNE investigation into campaign financing is part of coup plot
The Colombian head of state condemned the decision by the CNE as an attempt by the right-wing will attempt to throw him out of office using lawfare.
Harlem welcomes Cuba
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez spoke at the Schomburg Center in an event celebrating the historic friendship between Cuba and the Harlem community
Without evidence, the US declares Edmundo González winner of Venezuela’s presidential elections
Days after the presidential elections took place in Venezuela, the US State Department released a statement proclaiming that the opposition candidate had won the polls
Trump makes more false promises to the working class
Former president Trump’s first speech following the attempted assassination against him was an appeal to workers from a pro-boss candidate
Music as a tool of resistance and hope from Cuba to Palestine
Palestinian musician Clarissa Bitar in dialogue with Peoples Dispatch about their experience in Cuba and the role of music in the struggle for liberation
Claudia Sheinbaum is the next president of Mexico
The progressive leader is making history as the first woman president in North America and has vowed to follow in the footsteps of her colleague President López Obrador in building an anti-neoliberal economic development model
Here’s what you need to know about the historic elections in Mexico
On June 2, Mexicans head to the polls to elect their next president and local officials that will serve from 2024-2030
- Argentine governor blames Chubut fires on Indigenous community
- French healthcare system spends millions on rent to private landlords
- Panamanian movements vow to resist Trump’s threats to their sovereignty
- London police arrest over 70 protesters at Palestine solidarity rally
- Over 80 US cities to hold protests on Trump’s inauguration day
