The oldest colony, the newest war: Puerto Rico as a launchpad for war on Venezuela
To defend Puerto Rico’s right to peace is to defend Venezuela’s right to exist.
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
Daily Round-up | UK nurses launch historic industrial action over low wages & other stories
In today’s episode, we take a look at UK nurses launching a historic strike, the extension of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo’s prison sentence, a vote on a referendum for Puerto Rico, and the Saudi-led alliance in Yemen seizing ships
Response to Hurricane Fiona raises concerns about discrimination, public health
Puerto Ricans are concerned about the response to Hurricane Fiona as US federal measures are set to leave behind poor communities even as lacunae in the health system remain unaddressed
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
Estelí Capote: “Neither the state nor the Church can take precedence over women’s rights”
Puerto Rican activist Estelí Capote speaks on the connections between feminism and the struggles for independence in her country
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
