Peru’s judiciary extends preventive detention of Pedro Castillo by 36 months
Supporters of the ousted president argue that the Peruvian judiciary is unfairly targeting Castillo while those responsible for killings of civilian protesters walk free
Saudi Arabia and Iran normalize ties in China-brokered deal
The normalization of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia represents a shift in diplomatic leadership towards the Global South, away from US hegemony
Another Norfolk Southern train came off the tracks just as CEO refused to commit to seven paid sick days
Workers claim that overworking and lack of paid sick leave is causing worker error malfunctions such as train derailments. The rail CEO has refused to act
Women workers of the world: united against imperialism and neo-fascism
Venezuelan socialist feminist organizations unite with others across the globe on International Working Women’s Day to call for a peaceful resolution to the Russia–Ukraine war
Brazilian government orders investigation into undeclared jewelry gifted to Bolsonaro’s wife
A former government official tried to bring undeclared jewelry amounting to USD$3.2 million into the country, a gift from the Saudi Arabian government to Bolsonaro’s wife
Protesters charged with terrorism in Atlanta
At least 23 people, including a legal observer, have been charged with domestic terrorism as protests against massive police training facility continue
Center-left Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu will be opposition coalition’s joint candidate against Erdoğan in Turkey’s upcoming presidential elections
The pro-Kurdish HDP has expressed its willingness to extend conditional support to Kılıçdaroğlu, who is the leader of the the Turkish parliament’s second largest party, the CHP
Hugo Chávez didn’t die, he multiplied!
Ten years since his passing, the legacy of Commander Hugo Chávez lives on in the people of Venezuela and the world