militarization
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s hallucinations Las alucinaciones de la OTAN

Los ataques de Israel contra Irán, respaldados por Estados Unidos y la UE, violan el derecho internacional y buscan mantener el dominio regional socavando la soberanía de Irán, a pesar del cumplimiento por parte de este país de los acuerdos nucleares.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s hallucinations The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s hallucinations

Having agreed to increase their military spending to 5% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the European states have created a series of problems for themselves.

NATO’s 5% pledge: an obscene betrayal of global needs

Medea Benjamin argues that real security doesn’t come from tanks and missiles – it comes from strong communities, global cooperation, and urgent action on our shared crises.

Ecuador’s National Assembly approves the establishment of foreign military bases

The measure is part of an increasingly intimate rapprochement between Washington and Quito.

Daniel noboa takes office for new presidential term Daniel Noboa takes office for a new presidential term

In his presidential inauguration speech, Noboa promised a positive and radical transformation of the country but did not provide details on how that would be accomplished.

How Daniel Noboa won in Ecuador and what to expect from his new term Cómo ganó Daniel Noboa en Ecuador y qué esperar de su nuevo mandato

Para su segundo mandato, Noboa parece dispuesto a profundizar sus políticas neoliberales: reducción de la inversión pública, privatizaciones, recortes a los programas sociales y militarización.

How Daniel Noboa won in Ecuador and what to expect from his new term How Daniel Noboa won in Ecuador and what to expect from his new term

For his second term, Noboa looks set to deepen his neoliberal policies: reduced public investment, privatization, cuts to social programs, and militarization.

Forensic report confirms Guayaquil children were executed by shots to the head

The report also suggests that there could be signs of torture. The relatives of the murdered children have requested an expansion of the autopsy as the trial against 16 military personnel moves forward.

The shifting alliances and militarization of the Western Balkans

As NATO faces internal fractures and the EU ramps up defense spending, regional alliances are shifting, raising tensions, and political dilemmas for countries like Macedonia.

Social organizations in Catatumbo denounce stigmatization by the Petro Government

Social organizations in Catatumbo denounce President Petro’s claims of their subordination to armed groups and demand a retraction.

Ecuador: The stakes in the April 2025 election run-off

Ecuador’s election heads to a run-off amid crisis, repression, and militarization. The outcome will decide between neoliberal rule or a Citizen Revolution comeback.

10-08 Minimum wage - Germany German trade unions slam inadequate raise in minimum wage

The Minimum Wage Commission has agreed to a meager hike in the hourly minimum wage against calls by trade unions for a raise at par with inflation