By Lea Aschkenas on August 25, 2026
Havana, foto: Bill Hackwell
In his 1986 book, Parenti described a situation that remains relevant forty years later: when the United States fears that another country’s non-capitalist political model—and its resulting advances in social justice and quality of life—might lead its own citizens to question their own system, it routinely imposes an embargo and sanctions against that country. The media then reports on the suffering caused by these policies, while avoiding any mention of the embargo and sanctions. (more…)
By Geraldina Colotti on August 24, 2026
Toussaint Louverture
There is a red thread—of blood, fire, and dignity—that connects the axe of the maroons in Our America with 21st-century anti-imperialism. This thread was born on the night of August 13–14, 1791, in the clearing of Bois Caïman, Haiti. (more…)
August 25, 2026.
In response to what they described as “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” perpetrated by Israel in Gaza, more than 300 Mexican labor unions and social organizations will join a new regional coalition to promote the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against companies identified as accomplices in the killing of thousands of Palestinians and the occupation of their territory. (more…)
By Alejandra Garcia Elizalde on August 24, 2026 from Havana
Degnis Bofill
The Cuban musician community in Florida is facing moments of deep concern following the detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of two promising young talents in Latin music: percussionist Degnis Bofill and pianist Andy García. Both artists, recognized for their professional achievements and for earning accolades in the music scene after emigrating to the United States, are being held in immigration custody. (more…)
By Hedelberto López Blanch on August 24, 2026
The news, although predicted in recent years by scientists and political leaders, is alarming: Losses from natural disasters reached $100 billion during the first half of 2026, according to a study by the Swiss Re Institute. (more…)
August 22, 2026
foto: Bill Hackwell
The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Cuba (MINED) confirmed that the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year will officially start on September 1, in compliance with the institutional calendar established for the national education system. (more…)
August 22, 2026.
fotos: Lof Melo and Quimquimtrew.
Throughout the day, participants protested the situation facing the communities and questioned Judge Bonorino’s actions, alleging that he had failed to respect indigenous rights and that human rights violations were occurring.
The mobilization also brought to light the state of all indigenous rights in Argentina and the failure to issue communal land titles to various communities. (more…)
By Isaac Saney on August 22, 2026 from Halifax Nova Scotia
foto: Aaron Epp
Prime Minister Mark Carney has unequivocally rejected the brazen demand emerging from the recently collapsed Canada–United States trade negotiations: the stipulation that Washington should determine with whom Canada is permitted to trade. Carney declared that: “We cannot accept what they have offered and we will not give what they have asked.” (more…)