The money that never arrives in Cuba
Cubans living abroad have been unable to send remittances to their loved ones on the island due to the unilateral coercive measure imposed by Donald Trump just before leaving office
Vaccine access gap widens in Latin America and the Caribbean
After Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean is the region that has the lowest vaccination coverage. Amid global vaccine inequity, the region is facing additional disparity due to various others reasons such as the US sanctions, political instability, among others
People across the US demand an end to the blockade of Cuba
Anti-war protesters participated in the nationwide demonstrations against the Biden administration’s escalation of tensions with Cuba and the “criminal” sanctions imposed on the island nation
Cuba rejects new US sanctions against its officials
The US government has imposed sanctions on Cuban defense minister Álvaro López Miera and the Special National Brigade (SNB) under the Global Magnitsky Act, alleging “abuses against protesters”
US President Biden imposes fresh sanctions on Cuban officials and other stories
Today we look at demands to lift the US blockade against Cuba as President Biden imposes fresh sanctions, the worsening Covid-19 crisis in Indonesia, and more
400+ former heads of state, politicians, artists, and intellectuals call on US president Biden to “Let Cuba Live”
An open letter signed by over 400 personalities calls on US president Joe Biden to lift the 243 unilateral sanctions imposed on Cuba during the administration of Donald Trump which have greatly aggravated the economic situation on the island
Extradition of Alex Saab: US takes effort to starve Venezuelans to new lows
Venezuelan official Alex Saab was arrested over a year ago in Cape Verde and in March 2021 the country’s Supreme Court approved his extradition to the United States
How a US Congressman took on the US blockade against Venezuela
After a sustained campaign carried out by local activists, US member of Congress Jim McGovern publicly condemned the current US policy towards Venezuela, particularly the regime of sanctions which have caused ‘needless death’
The US suspends sanctions against Venezuela for COVID-19 related purchases
The OFAC published a license authorizing transactions of Venezuelan state banks where related to combating the pandemic
Venezuelan women endure the “sanctions” with their bodies
Carmen Navas Reyes and Laura Franco respond to the article published in the New York Times which attempts to speak about the problems facing Venezuelan women without mentioning the economic and financial blockade imposed on the country
China urges US to rejoin Iran nuclear deal
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying urged the incoming Biden administration to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) “as early as possible” and without any preconditions
Due to US coercive measures, DirecTV’s operations suspended in Venezuela
The transmission of more than 300 TV and radio channels has been suspended, affecting the right to information of millions of Venezuelans
- Indian farmers lead country-wide shutdown
- Israeli forces kill 5 Palestinians in occupied territories days after Mahmoud Abbas calls for peace talks
- Tunisians take to street opposing president’s move to sideline country’s constitution
- Communists emerge as single largest party in Austrian city of Graz
- Labor union, political parties condemn moves by Tunisia’s president to consolidate power
