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Puerto Rico
MIchael Parenti
Michael Parenti, the Cuban Revolution, and the joy of reading red books

A tribute to Marxist thinker Michael Parenti for Red Books Day traces one reader’s political awakening through reading, Cuba, and the revolution that feeds the children.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), stage light armored vehicles ashore in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, September 22, 2025.
Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and weaponized colonialism

Puerto Rico’s remilitarization reveals the island’s colonial role in Washington’s war on Venezuela. A legacy that extends through a century of militarism, constitutional colonialism, and resistance.

Water crisis deepens in Puerto Rico
Water crisis deepens in Puerto Rico

Some blame the crisis on a lack of investment and maintenance of the pipes. Thousands of families are affected by the situation, which is already causing economic hardship.

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.

Out LUMA!: Puerto Ricans demand an end to the privatization of energy

The agreement between LUMA Energy and the government of Puerto Rico has not solved its main objective to solve the island’s serious electricity problems

Puerto Ricans take to the streets against Kamala Harris’s visit

Puerto Ricans protested Harris’ visit citing the ongoing US occupation of Puerto Rico and support to Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people

From within the US-occupied nation of Puerto Rico, solidarity with Palestine grows

The people of Puerto Rico have been taking to the streets and drawing connections between their struggle against occupation and that of Palestine

Puerto Rican prisoner of conscience, Ana Belén Montes, to be released

Belen Montes, former US intelligence analyst who used her position to alleviate the blockade and attacks against Cuba, is set to be released from US prison

Puerto Rico contends with two storms: Fiona and colonialism

The island’s recovery from the mid-September storm has been afflicted by the reality of 500 years of colonialism, according to activist

Majority of Puerto Rico still without power after Hurricane Fiona

Hurricane Fiona has exacerbated the situation in Puerto Rico, which is still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Maria, which destroyed the power grid and killed more than 3,000 people in 2017

Puerto Ricans demand cancellation of contract with LUMA Energy

Protesters denounce increased power outages, while power prices have risen several times since LUMA began operating Puerto Rico’s electricity system