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Ecuador’s presidential candidates debate security, sovereignty, and neoliberalism

In the debate that lasted almost four hours, the 16 candidates had to present their best offers. In this article, we present the candidates’ general proposals and some impressions from last Sunday’s discussion.

Panamanian movements vow to resist Trump’s threats to their sovereignty

Following Trump’s statements about his possible intention to “retake” the Panama Canal, several voices in the Central American country have risen against the expansionist pretensions of the new government in Washington.

Venezuelans respond to US threats

Peoples Dispatch spoke to people in Venezuela about US attacks, the right-wing opposition, and their opinion on the July 28 elections.

“We should have never been on the list”: Cuba responds to removal from SSoT list

Cuban officials celebrated the decision but insisted that Cuba should have never been included on the list in the first place

Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora to remain under house arrest

The Guatemalan journalist will stay out of prison. However, he remains under house arrest for a conviction that many have described as “persecution of press freedom”.

100 days of Claudia Sheinbaum

With 350,000 in attendance, Claudia Sheinbaum’s Zocalo rally on shows Mexico’s fourth transformation is stronger than ever

Former Colombian president calls for a military invasion of Venezuela

Álvaro Uribe, former Colombian president, calls for military invasion of Venezuela. President Maduro challenges him to lead the war himself.

Biden removes Cuba from list of State Sponsors of Terrorism

Biden removes Cuba from the US’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism in his final days as President

Venezuelan Consulate in Lisbon attacked with explosive device after Maduro’s inauguration

The attack on the diplomatic premises with a molotov cocktail left no injuries. The Venezuelan foreign minister blames the attack on “fascism”.

Deadly attack on MST settlement in São Paulo: two killed, six injured amid land disputes

The armed attack left two dead and six injured. Lula’s government pledges support for the victims and a renewed focus on agrarian reform.

The US once again fails to impose its will on the Venezuelan people

The US once again brought out its “democracy and human rights” talking points in an attempt to install opposition leader Edmundo González as president. While this effort failed, they will not stop in attempts to loot the country’s resources.

Is President Noboa violating the rule of law in Ecuador?

President Daniel Noboa continues his controversial maneuvers in Ecuador, including the sanctioning of his Vice President, disregard for constitutional processes, and violation of electoral laws.