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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.

Luis Varese Scotto. Luis Varese: son of the Patria Grande and Peruvian revolutionary

The life of Varese was characterized by his fierce participation in various Latin American political processes, most notably his role as a captain of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) during the struggle against the Somoza dictatorship in the 1970s.

Luis Varese Scotto. Luis Varese: hijo de la Patria Grande y revolucionario peruano

La vida de Varese se caracterizó por su participación aguerrida en varios procesos políticos latinoamericanos, entre los que destaca su papel como capitán del Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN) durante la lucha contra la dictadura de Somoza en los años setenta.

International Court of Justice holds hearing on Nicaragua vs. Germany. Did Germany mislead the World Court?

The German Federal Republic may have made false statements at the very beginning of the trial before the UN’s highest court.

Latin American governments pay a price for challenging Israel’s genocidal war

Latin American nations have been at the forefront of opposition to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and this has come with a heavy price.

What’s really behind Germany’s unshakeable support of Israel?

To understand Germany’s unconditional support for the Israeli genocide, one must understand the origins of the German state

Aumenta el apoyo a la demanda sudafricana en La Haya e Israel se moviliza

El 11 de enero, la Corte Internacional de Justicia escuchó el caso de Sudáfrica que acusa a Israel de genocidio en Gaza. Pretoria ha recibido el apoyo de una creciente lista de países, ya que los continuos bombardeos de Israel han matado a más de 23.000 palestinos.

Israel scrambles as support for South Africa’s case at the Hague increases

On January 11, the International Court of Justice will hear South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Pretoria has received support from a growing list of countries as Israel’s ongoing bombardment has killed over 23,000 Palestinians.

People’s Summit set to begin in bold challenge to the Summit of the Americas

The People’s Summit, organized and supported by social movements throughout the continents, will begin on two days after Biden’s Summit of the Americas

The People’s Summit for Democracy offers a progressive vision to counter US dominance in the region

Parallel to the exclusionary Summit of the Americas organized by the Biden Administration, people’s movements and organizations have organized the People’s Summit for Democracy to uplift diverse voices from across the region and engage in necessary dialogue

Nicaragua formally withdraws from the OAS

After Venezuela, the country is the second to suspend its participation in the body which claims to work for continental cooperation

Aid group condemns junta-backed militia for attack in Sudan’s Darfur and other stories

Today we look at renewed attacks on communities in Darfur, Sudan; the results of France’s presidential runoff election, and more