Cuba’s children under Trump’s siege
Beyond the headlines about the blackouts and the “inevitable collapse” of Cuba’s government, there are Cuban people determined to resist and to live.
China donates 70 tons of equipment to Cuba to restore its electric system
Equipment such as radiators and engines were sent to the Caribbean island to promote energy transition and help with the recovery of its power grid.
‘Famines are not caused by shortages, they are caused by lack of democracy’
This crisis is being called the worst since the country’s independence in 1948. It has led to severe shortages of food, fuel, medicines and even water. What has led to this crisis?
How can Sri Lanka’s economy be turned around?
In the second part of this interview, Ahilan Kadirgamar, senior lecturer at the University of Jaffna, explains how strengthening the public distribution system, a wealth tax, and focusing on agriculture, the rural economy and the food system are vital.
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is decades in the making
Ahilan Kadirgamar, senior lecturer at the University of Jaffna, explains the roots of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet resigns amid crisis, 2-month ceasefire in Yemen, and other stories
Today we look at ongoing protests in Sri Lanka as the economic crisis grows, the 2-month mutual ceasefire declared in Yemen, and more
Protests intensify in Sri Lanka as economy goes off the rails
Protests continued in Sri Lanka on Monday, including in front of the residence of the prime minister. The entire cabinet quit on Sunday amid the agitations and a massive economic crisis
People’s insurrection against government continues in Haiti
Amid a fuel shortage crisis and continuing corruption allegations, the popular classes in Haiti have been on the streets daily to demand the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse
Was the ‘fuel shortage’ in Haiti an excuse to increase the price?
On the second day of the protests over shortage of fuel in the country, Haitian government announced an increase in the price of diesel.
Five hospitals could close within a few hours due to lack of electricity






