(2024-04-13). I Resigned From World Central Kitchen. popularresistance.org At the time I resigned in early March, I was the only staff member of Palestinian descent at World Central Kitchen (WCK).1 I resigned in protest of extensive, unexplained censorship regarding Gaza at the organization. WCK leadership is taking a stand six months too late, only after 7 of its personnel were killed. | World Central Kitchen is a food relief NGO, founded by celebrity chef José Andrés in response to 2010's disastrous earthquake in Haiti. While the vast majority of the organization's work is in response to natural disasters, WCK had made exceptions, including feeding the National Guard and law enforceme…
(2024-04-13). Chile On Strike: Worker Anger Spills Over. popularresistance.org The diagnosis that emerged at the congress of the CUT, held in January, is that in Chile there is a political alliance between a right wing and a business sector that does not allow the reforms that Chile needs to move forward and a government that, in the face of this blackmail, gives in, because it has been, in political terms, far more centrist or even right wing than anybody expected. | During our congress, we elaborated a strategy designed to break this political stalemate and the "national active strike" today is part of this mould-breaking in which the CUT has an important role to play. | We have reached a…
(2024-04-13). Milei's policies push Argentina to the brink. workers.org 
Four months after Javier Milei's inauguration as president, Argentina's crisis of leadership has worsened, with the working class suffering the worst poverty rate in 20 years. Fed up by decades of government that failed working people, some of the public fell for Milei's anti-establishment theatrics while on the campaign trail . . . |
(2024-04-13). Video: Neoliberal Shock Treatment, Chile, Argentina and The Aftermath: "Deadly Macro-Economic Reforms". Michel Chossudovsky and James Corbett. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-13). The Integral Crisis in the U.S. and the Purity Fetish By: Carlos L. Garrido. midwesternmarx.com 
Lecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico The United States tells the world and its citizens that it is the greatest country on the planet, where freedom and democracy reign, and where there is an American dream that gives everyone the opportunity to live flourishing "middle class" lives with white-fenced houses and two cars. For the American working masses, however, as the great critical comedian George Carlin noted, "it's called the American dream because you have to be a …
(2024-04-13). Sexual violence plagues the female segment in Port-au-Prince. plenglish.com In Croix-des-Bouquets, Bel-Air, La Saline, Pernier and Ganthier, at least 74 women and girls were victims of this practice, including their rape by several members of a criminal gang, according to a report from the Haitian National Human Rights Network. | Previously, the Departmental Initiative against Trafficking and Child Trafficking in Haiti (Idette) called for the creation of a multi-sectoral mechanism that can protect women and children amid the insecurity that exists in Haiti. | The organization recommended finding ways to take care of the survivors of abuse, creating a unit for women and children at risk…
(2024-04-13). Fires in El Salvador destroyed 2,000 hectares. plenglish.com The figure might be minimal for a large country but El Salvador has a territorial extension of 21,041 square kilometers only and a big population density. | Fire Department General Director Baltazar Solano said that the number of fires in recent months exceeded those reported in 2023. | In an interview on local television, Solano explained that between January and March 2024, more than 2,300 fires have been reported, and most of them have been forest, brush and agricultural fires. | He added that compared with 2023, there is an increase of more than 400 fires, and warned that these fires not only affect the land…
(2024-04-13). Link found between microplastics and heart diseases. plenglish.com London, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The accumulation of tiny plastic particles in blood vessels is now linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
(2024-04-13). Argentine journalist gets death threats after reporting on illegal medication sales. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director
(2024-04-13). Correspondence] Reaffirming primary health care's vital role. thelancet.com In an Offline1 criticising the slow progress in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) worldwide, Richard Horton pointed out that primary health care is not enough to face the demands of the new health landscape. Although we agree with this statement, Horton's narrow perspective of the role of primary health care in health systems, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries, is concerning. In Latin America, primary health care expanded in several countries following health system reforms in the 1990s, but this expansion is still an ongoing process.
(2024-04-13). Protect those eyes on the sky. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org On April 8, a solar eclipse — when the moon blocks the sun — will be visible in North America as the sun crosses Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. A total eclipse will occur in certain locations in the U.S., and a partial eclipse will be visible in other areas of the country, including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. While the eclipse is a momentous occasion, it's something eye experts say you need to enjoy safely….
(2024-04-13). Alertan sobre crímenes y robo por fuerzas israelíes en Palestina. telesurtv.net Sobre la muerte en Ramallah, el Ministerio de Salud precisó que el joven llegó muerto al Complejo Médico Palestino.
(2024-04-13). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.
(2024-04-13). Inundaciones dejan al menos 13 muertos en Kenia. telesurtv.net Las autoridades kenyanas han reportado inundaciones en solo nueve de los 47 condados que conforman el país.
(2024-04-13). Ministerio Público de Venezuela colabora en investigación con Chile. telesurtv.net El fiscal venezolano explicó que la solicitud de cooperación interinstitucional por parte de Chile fue recibida en la víspera.
(2024-04-13). Bolivia mantiene la proyección de crecimiento de 3,71 % para 2024. telesurtv.net El funcionario aseguró que el Gobierno nacional prevé el dato objetivo del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).
(2024-04-13). Alertan que 55 millones de africanos podrían sufrir de hambre. telesurtv.net Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leona y Mali serán los países más afectados de África, debido a factores como los conflictos, la inflación creciente o las barreras comerciales.
(2024-04-13). Gobierno ecuatoriano emite reglamento para aplicar la eutanasia. telesurtv.net La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador dio un plazo de seis meses a la Defensoría del Pueblo para presentar un proyecto de ley que regule la eutanasia.
(2024-04-13). Firman acta que confirma Copa Mundial de Fútbol 2030. telesurtv.net Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay acogerán los primeros partidos y, posteriormente, el ciclo se completará los países de España, Portugal y Marruecos donde se celebrarán la mayoría de los partidos del evento mundial.
(2024-04-13). Elevan a 27 los muertos del personal de Media Luna Roja Palestina. telesurtv.net La PRCS informó que el paramédico Muhammad Abdel-Latif Abu Saeed fue herido el pasado 24 de marzo, cuando realizaban la evacuación del hospital Al-Amal.
(2024-04-13). Constituido oficialmente el Consejo Presidencial de Transición en Haití. telesurtv.net El mandato del consejo presidencial de transición finaliza, a más tardar, el 7 de febrero de 2026, según lo establecido en el decreto, el cual también especifica que sus miembros deben nombrar "rápidamente" un primer ministro y un gobierno "inclusivo".
(2024-04-13). ALBA-TCP exige respeto a estatus de asilado de Jorge Glas. telesurtv.net El ALBA-TCP pidió al Gobierno ecuatoriano que se "emita el salvoconducto que legalmente le corresponde al exvicepresidente Glas".
(2024-04-13). Gobierno de España busca extinguir Fundación Francisco Franco. telesurtv.net La Ley de Memoria Democrática establece "que no caben fundaciones que vanaglorian a aquellas personas, colectivos o asociaciones que hicieron apología del franquismo".
(2024-04-13). Ataque en Al-Mughayir provoca muerte de un joven palestino. telesurtv.net Muhammad Mustafa pidió a los representantes que proporcionen todo el apoyo y la asistencia necesarios a la población de la aldea de Al-Mughair.
(2024-04-13). México denuncia ante ONU violaciones a embajada en Ecuador. telesurtv.net México solicitó que "la información sea circulada entre todos los miembros de la ONU y sea incorporada en la agenda de la Asamblea General.
(2024-04-13). Petro anuncia presentará una nueva reforma tributaria al Congreso. telesurtv.net Petro realizó su anuncio durante su participación en el Congreso Naturgas en Cartagena de Indias.
(2024-04-13). Presidentes de Palestina y Turquía dialogan sobre situación en Gaza. telesurtv.net En medio de la conversación telefónicá, el líder palestino resaltó la necesidad de una urgente "entrada de ayuda humanitaria y médica" a Palestina.
(2024-04-13). Reportan 11 heridos tras ataque ucraniano en región de Donetsk. telesurtv.net En el incendio en Nizhni Nóvgorod, los empleados del Ministerio de Emergencias ruso rescataron a una niña de 11 años.
(2024-04-13). Gobierno de Venezuela ratifica rechazo a cualquier forma de injerencismo en asuntos internos. telesurtv.net La reunión entre delegaciones de Venezuela y Estados Unidos se realizó el pasado 9 de abril en Ciudad de México.
(2024-04-13). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de líder social en Solano, Colombia. telesurtv.net Se trata de José Mesías Dorado Quintero, líder político y asociado de la Junta de Acción Comunal de Lusitania, en jurisdicción del municipio de Solano, Caquetá.
(2024-04-13). OMS: miles de niños y mujeres pueden morir pronto de hambre en Sudán. telesurtv.net En general, cinco millones de personas están "al borde de la hambruna" en las zonas afectadas por el conflicto.
(2024-04-13). Sindicato de periodistas condena ataque al equipo de canal Al Mayadeen. telesurtv.net El Sindicato Internacional de Periodistas convocó a poner en práctica el principio de no impunidad para Israel.
(2024-04-13). Israel asesina a 17 palestinos tras atacar nuevamente a Gaza. telesurtv.net El ataque del ejército sionista comenzó a primera hora de la mañana en Deir al-Balah, en el centro de Gaza.
(2024-04-13). Niegan recurso de habeas corpus a exvicepresidente Jorge Glas. telesurtv.net Ante la sentencia, Glas permanecerá detenido en la cárcel de máxima seguridad, conocida como La Roca, al norte de la sureña ciudad ecuatoriana de Guayaquil.
(2024-04-13). Al menos cuatro muertos por accidente de autobús en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El incidente ocurrió a las 08H23 (hora local) en el trayecto de la vía Loja-Cuenca.
(2024-04-13). Realizan foro sobre hechos de abril de 2002 en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El primer vicepresidente del PSUV, Diosdado Cabello, destacó la importancia del encuentro para el despertar de la nueva generación.
Quito, Ecuador April 8, 2024 — Most of the world commemorated Al Quds Day on Friday, April 5. On Saturday I traveled to Quito to join the annual commemoration. This year it was a march of solidarity with Palestine that started in Arbolito Park and ended with a protest at . . . | 
When armed Ecuadorian police gathered outside the Mexican embassy in Quito last Friday evening, a casual observer might have thought they were there to protect it. Instead, they launched an attack: brandishing assault rifles, police climbed the walls, entered the building by force and kidnapped Ecuador's former vice-president, Jorge Glas, who had that day been 
On March 21, 2024, CounterPunch published my article criticizing the media for an intrusive and abusive attitude to the Princess of Wales, whom they would not leave in peace to recuperate from an abdominal operation, but whom they insisted on questioning, harassing and speculating about, regarding her prolonged public absence, despite the fact that this 
Colombian "Bricks" of US Dollars used for Gold Purchase in Panama | You will hear a common theme from U.S. Government officials involved in counter terrorism about "following the money." The sad truth, however, is most have no clue about how to do that. When I, along with five other partners, formed BERG Associates LLC in 1998, we carved out a niche as a unique group of specialists in money laundering investigations. The star of our team, John Moynihan, is a forensic accountant who did four years with DEA running its undercover money laundering operations in New York City. I learned a lot from John. He is a ce…
$40,000 paid to kidnappers of Addison Pierre Maalouf…
By Misión Verdad — Mar 26, 2024 | During his second term as the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro has achieved fundamental milestones to overcome the crises generated by the far-right opposition and the United States. These achievements have led the country towards political, economic, and social stability. They have strengthened his leadership within Chavismo and have positioned him as the natural candidate to represent the Bolivarian Revolution in the presidential election scheduled for July 28 this year. | The following are five milestones, five strategic achievements, whic…
By Berthony Dupont -Mar 27, 2024 | A French saying goes: 'Those who resemble each other, always end up flocking together." | Traditional Haitian political figures, who have flocked to the "transitional presidential council" (CPT) that U.S. Secretary of State At the same time, a Haitian proverb says "they are just crabs in a bask…
In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering March 2024: World Bank finds that sanctions overcompliance is hindering the private sector in Afghanistan; Cuba turns to the UN for assistance amid embargo-fueled food shortages; New book argues that Iran sanctions have hurt civilians, strengthened government; Human Rights Watch reports that North Korea sanctions negatively impact health, …
The unrest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti is having a ripple effect across the country, in particular the economy which has been hit hard. | Haiti is on the same island as the Dominican Republic, one of the world's fastest-growing economies. Learn more.
This March, Argentina's school year began with empty classrooms. The price of learning materials rose by 502 percent over the past year, leaving many children unprepared for the year to come. And the teachers? On strike after President Javier Milei announced deep cuts to their salaries. There's something much larger happening here: Workers rights are 
About midway through his new book Commune or Nothing: Venezuala's Communal Movement and its Socialist Project, author Chris Gilbert introduces the reader to Marxist theoretician István Mészáros and his groundbreaking book titled Beyond Capital: Toward a Theory of Transition. Gilbert does so in the context of a discussion about the commune movement in Venezuela. The 
So the sick kingpin of "Red America's fever dreams" is still here — jabbering, menacing, whining, unraveling, what Biden calls "weak and desperate" and hazardous to our health. Lately, he's been busy going to court, misspelling "Biden," likening himself to Jesus, paying Nazi tribute to "the J6 hostages," shrieking "WITCH HUNT!", claiming migrants aren't people, …
Search and rescue teams have recovered the bodies of two men from the Patapsco River following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, but four others remain missing and are presumed dead. All six victims were immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, part of a road crew that was filling potholes on the bridge when a cargo ship ran into one of the bridge supports, causing the entire structure to drop into the water. "The construction workers are absolutely essential," says Gustavo Torres, executive director of the immigrant rights group CASA, which counted two of…
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ALBAWABA – The founder of the cryptocurrency exchange platform and coin FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, has been found guilty on Thursday and given a 25-year jail term for defrauding investors out of nearly $8 billion, according to New York Times, ending one of the biggest rise and fall stories in crypto.The Bahamas-based FTX peaked at an evaluation of $32 billion earlier in 2022 according to CNBC, becoming one of the largest crypto currency marketplaces in the globe, offering providing spot trading in alongside derivatives products, before seeing a downfall that lead to the incarceration of its founder Sam Bankman-F…
Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call before colliding with the bridge, which allowed authorities to stop incoming traffic and prevent more casualties. However, reports say the workers already on the bridge were not given similar warnings. "The que…
Lil Rod, the rapper who accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs' of assault is now alleging that Oscar winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. also harassed him in January last year. | According to the lawsuit, Combs introduced Jones to the actor and left them alone in a studio on Combs' yacht. | "Cuba Gooding Jr. began touching, groping, and fondling Mr. Jones' legs, his upper inner thighs near his groin, the small of his back near his buttocks and his shoulders," Jones' lawsuit alleges. | The complaint includes a photo showing Gooding with his arm around Jones, as well as another photo depicting Combs and Gooding in conversation…
Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call before colliding with the bridge, which allowed authorities to stop incoming traffic and prevent more casualties. However, reports say the workers already on the bridge were not given similar warnings. "The que…
By Jack Poulson — Mar 20, 2024 | Fort Huachuca's Human Intelligence Training Center plans to teach soldiers to evade adversary counterintelligence, including through remotely manipulating cellphone sensors and wiping hidden volumes. | Within Fort Huachuca in southeastern Arizona, the U.S. Defense Department is quietly training its soldiers on how to spy against 'near-peer' adversaries such as China in the age of cellphones and facial recognition. While the Central Intelligence Agency receives the bulk of popular attention and critique for collecting what is referred to as 'human intelligence', or 'HUMINT', t…
COMMENT | ALISON L LACROIX | By claiming that it has the power to enforce its own immigration policy, even when that policy conflicts with federal law, Texas has reignited a debate about federalism that is as old as the United States itself. But with so many commentators invoking the past to justify their positions, …
The world court will rule on the requested additional measures in the coming days, which may include criticism of Israel as well as requests for additional monitoring reports, according to the KAN broadcaster report.
Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has conducted multiple operations against Israeli military outposts in the northern part of the 1948 occupied territories, expressing its unwavering support for Palestinians in Gaza amid a genocidal war.
A spokesman for the UN children's agency said on Tuesday that the situation in the war-torn Gaza is so bad that teens are increasingly expressing their desire to be quickly murdered in order to end the "nightmare". 
An immigration battle continues on the border between Texas and Mexico, as Texas's state government increases its militarization of the region, deploying hundreds of National Guard troops and constructing new infrastructure on the border. Meanwhile, a new federal spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden has increased funding for ICE and CBP, and state and federal courts have been wrangling over the legality of SB4, a new Texas state law that gives local police sweeping powers to arrest and deport anyone they suspect has entered the United States without authorization. We hear…
Yemen's Houthis fired at least five missiles towards a Chinese vessel in the Red Sea, said the US Central Command (CENTCOM). | The CENTCOM said in a statement on Sunday that the Iranian-backed group launched four anti-ship ballistic missiles "in the vicinity" of M/V Huang Pu, a Panamanian-flagged, Chinese-owned and Chinese-operated oil tanker, on Saturday. | It added that a fifth ballistic missile "was detected as fired toward M/V Huang Pu." | "The ship issued a distress call but did not request assistance. M/V Huang Pu suffered minimal damage, and a fire on board was extinguished within 30 minutes. No casualt…
Footage of Kamala Harris clapping to protest song in San Juan goes viral…
Brigitte Garcia became latest political figure in Ecuador to be killed amid spike in violence…
During a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East and following the adoption of a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield delivered brief remarks. The ambassador said the United States supports the resolution but chose to abstain from the vote because they did not agree with everything in the resolution.
In her honest reflections, Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan invites readers on a spiritual journey of self-accounting, helping us to think about how we see ourselves and want to be seen
"It was both empowering and sobering to be in the room alongside many of our Jewish brothers and sisters who are committed to upholding their Jewish values in support of a liberated Palestine" said Tahirah Moton (Ng?ti Maniapoto) from the Muslim youth community.
Through the survey, experts were able to gain a comprehensive understanding of the profile of tourists, identifying valuable trends for future strategies in this sector…
The traffic police chief of the metropolis DIG Ahmed Nawaz Cheema, in his maiden address at Scout Auditorium after taking charge of his post directed the traffic officials to adopt a good attitude towards the public. | DIG Traffic has forbidden traffic officers to issue challans from 5pm till Iftar. He instructed to keep flow of traffic uninterrupted so that the citizens can easily reach their homes. | He also directed traffic police officials and officers to warn citizens traveling along with their families instead of a challan for violating the traffic rules. Traffic police has been sugested to take strict a…
Supporters hold a banner in support of Darryl George, before a hearing regarding George's punishment for violating school dress code policy because of his hair style, Feb. 22, 2024, at the Chambers County Courthouse. | Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images / Getty | A Texas judge ruled on Feb. 22, 2024, that the Barbers Hill School District 
It is planned to become a key centre for the creation of a national startup ecosystem…
QUITO | Xinhua | Ecuador's youngest mayor, Brigitte Garcia, was shot dead inside a vehicle Sunday, according to the National Police. The mayor of San Vicente, a city in western Ecuador's Manabi province, was found dead along with Jairo Loor, an advisor and director of communication for the local government. "Inside the car, ballistic …
After a romantic Bahamas getaway, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were pictured grabbing lunch at Nobu Malibu, hopefully ending speculations of a break up. | This sighting on Sunday comes just a day after Kelce was seen in Cleveland. | It marks a rare public appearance for Swift since returning from her international tour dates. | The notoriously private pair haven't been seen together in LA for quite some time, with Swift keeping a low profile since the Super Bowl. | While their lunch date may quiet speculation about a potential break-up, that had started when fans noticed Kelce's absence at the first few night…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 27 Ugandans have won funding support amounting to US$5, 000 (approx.Shs20million at current exchange rate) for the 2024 10th cohort, lower than over 209 winners for 2022, the Foundation's chairman announced on March 22. Hoziana Niyonsaba Ssemanda, the head of marketing and communications at United Bank For …
EU commissioner The EU has entered agreements…
Political groups in Haiti say they're close to finalizing a transitional council to try and bring peace to the country. | This comes as the U.S. continues to evacuate Americans from the troubled nation, flying dozens to the neighboring Dominican Republic. | The UN has warned that around 1.5 million people in Haiti are at risk of famine, and as Nick Harper reports, some of them are visiting their neighbor for whatever support they can find.
Faith is a central component in the lives of Palestinians. Gaza, now undergoing an Israeli genocide, is in greater need of its faith than ever before.
The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a NEW resolution demanding a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The resolution, put forward by the 10 elected council members, is backed by Russia and China, who vetoed a U.S.-sponsored resolution Friday. The council is expected to vote on the resolution Monday morning.
President Biden and members of Congress have cynically reinterpreted "human shields" to flout international law.
In fact, for many children, there will be no mothers to celebrate anymore as well over 9,000 Palestinian women have been killed since the beginning of the war. Moreover, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said in a statement on X on Thursday that the Israeli war on Gaza has been killing an average of 37 mothers daily since October 7.
An upgraded bulk cargo terminal has been developed at the Karachi Port but it lacks a railway track, sources on Friday said. | The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) had entered into a concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Group (ADPG) of the UAE government to operate the Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTL). | Under the pact, the terminal underwent modernisation at a cost of $220 million, with an additional investment of $1.8 billion over the next 10 years. | The capacity of the terminal has been increased, and the depth of the berths expanded to accommodate post-panamax vessels carrying 8,500 containers. | The…
China and Honduras have signed a multi-million dollar cooperation agreement aimed at improving education in the Central American nation. Chinese funding will be put into building schools across the country. The deal comes as the two governments celebrate one year of formal diplomatic relations.
In Honduras, coffee is a top export. But until recently the country did not sell to China despite growing demand. Now things have begun brewing as the two countries established diplomatic relations just over a year ago.
One year since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and China, there are already positive developments in trade exchanges and investments between the two nations. | Honduran Minister of Economic Development Fredis Cerrato talked to CGTN's Paulo Cabral in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa about the current status of the relationship and its future prospects.
NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya on Friday launched a policy to recognize the undocumented skills and knowledge acquired by thousands of informal sector workers without attending formal learning institutions. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the framework elevates the informal sector workers and dignifies what they do. "This policy sows and grows seeds for equity and …
Tijuana, Mexico — Where the United States, the Pacific Ocean, and Mexico meet, a place sometimes referred to as "the corner of the world," a sprawling 18-foot-tall barrier stretches out into the salt water, marking the international border. Waves crash against its concrete foundations and, at high tide, against the bollards themselves that stretch out …
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By The Zionist genocide of the Palestinian people and the political and socio-economic crisis in Haiti both have their origins in their respective episodes of destructive …
War on Gaza: US to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law | If US believes Israel lacks the assurances it needs, Biden could suspend some weapons transfers to Israel | | An Israeli soldier signs a bomb in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel, as an artillery unit shells sou…
Haiti is in crisis. As armed groups come together and storm the island nation's institutions, leading to mass prison breaks, U.S.-backed Prime Minister Ariel Henry — who was abroad at the time, desperately trying to negotiate some kind of foreign intervention — has resigned. | Henry's departure has left a power vacuum on the island. Will an alliance of armed groups seize power in a revolution? Will factions of the old government hang on? Or will the United States intervene to reassert control over the Caribbean nation? | On today's MintCast, Jake Johnston joins Alan MacLeod to discuss the turbulent si…
The 32nd Pan African Film & Arts Festival, America's largest Black-themed filmfest, took place last month during Black History Month, in Los Angeles. PAFF screens movies ranging from Hollywood studio productions to indies, foreign films, documentaries, low budget productions, shorts, etc. Films span the spectrum from Oscar nominees to hard-to-find gems from Africa, the Caribbean, …
According to information published by Bloomberg on March 21, 2024, the Houthi group has assured China and Russia that their naval vessels will be granted safe passage through the strategically critical maritime zones of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
It is expected to be an alternative to the secondary education reform of 2017…
Street vendors at Port-au-Prince market, February 2024. Twenty-one years after British King George III recognized the independence of the United States in 1783, the Haitian revolutionaries declared independence and abolished slavery on Jan. 1, 1804. First they had to smash Napoleon's army, which the French ruler had sent to re-colonize . . . | 
ALBAWABA – A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shocked internet users worldwide as a live stream showed an Indian wife hitting her husband's elderly father with his own steel crutch that he uses out of old age and necessity. The video in question was broadcast and streamed live through what seems an Indian live-stream service where the wife was seen hitting the elderly man till he fell and started crying, while her husband was working abroad in the Gulf area. Video: Indian wife hits Husband's elder father with steel crutch: While the wife targeted the elder man's legs, he tried to fight back but en…
By Mona Péralte — Mar 6, 2024 | The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was founded in Caracas, Venezuela in December 2011 as an alternative to the Washington, DC-based Organization of American States (OAS), formed in 1948 to be a Cold War chariot. Cuba characterizes the OAS as Washington's "Ministry of Colonial Affairs, " which expelled the socialist nation in 1962. | "As the years go by, CELAC is going to leave behind the old and worn-out OAS," then Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said at the 33-member alliance's inaugural ceremonies. | "It's the death sentence for the Monroe Doctrine…
Haiti is in the headlines again and, as usual, the headlines on Haiti are mostly negative.
New Jersey real estate fair marketing land in occupied West Bank draws charged protests | The event held by an Israeli firm outside a synagogue descended into scuffles as protesters accused organisers of violating international law | | Several hundred protest outside a synagogue in Teaneck, New Jer…
Humberto Montes de Oca is the Secretary for Internal Relations of the Mexican Union of Electrical Workers (SME). He was originally a working-class art student who became active in the left-wing political movements of the period of Mexico's Dirty War (1970s to early 1980s). He joined the SME as a political act to become part 
The Brazilian president made an announcement on investment in the Brazilian economy…
ALBAWABA – Activists online allegedly reported that former Brazilian football player Dani Alves had committed suicide in jail.In February, a Spanish court sentenced the famous player Dani Alves to four years and a half in jail for rape. The star, who is a former Barcelona player, was found guilty of nightclub sexual assault and was sentenced to four years and six months in jail.Alves, 40, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the early hours of Dec. 31, 2022. However, the player denied the accusations.The Barcelona Court after reviewing the case sentenced Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison for…
It was announced by the National Electoral Council…
Andreína Chávez Alava writes that while it is not possible to fully grasp the damage caused by United States sanctions against the Venezuelan people, all the evidence points to one simple truth: sanctions kill and will continue to do so.