China is working to expand its ties to Latin America
Vijay Prashad and John Ross discuss the partnership that is being strengthened between countries in Latin America and China at a moment of increased pressure due to the US trade war against China
The US is doing its best to lock out China from Latin America and the Caribbean
Vijay Prashad writes on how the US has meddled in trade relations between China and El Salvador, while promoting its own private investment initiatives
How Venezuela has held back COVID-19 in spite of the US sanctions stranglehold on its economy
María Lourdes Urbaneja Durant tells Vijay Prashad that despite sabotage by the US, Venezuela has been able to curb the spread of COVID-19 through “participation of the people”
Argentina’s veteran ambassador makes a stand for the sovereignty of Latin America
For veteran Argentine ambassador Alicia Castro, resigning over her government’s vote against Venezuela at the UN Human Rights Council was not a difficult decision, for as she wrote in her letter, “Anti-colonialism is… an ethical imperative”
Venezuela’s ability to fight COVID-19 is hamstrung by 31 metric tons of gold stolen from its treasury
The Bank of England has refused to hand over 31 metric tons of gold that belongs to Venezuela. This gold worth $1.95 billion is planned to go toward the purchase of essential medical equipment and supplies
Why America’s economic war on China is failing
Trump faces negative legal judgments about his “trade war,” and the US economy slips into negative territory. Meanwhile, China has emerged as the major driver of the global economy
How Ecuador’s democracy is being suffocated
Not only was Rafael Correa barred from contesting in the upcoming elections in Ecuador, but now the candidacy of Andrés Arauz is also being threatened
Medical workers of conviction: Speaking to Cuban doctors who heal the world
Vijay Prashad spoke with Cuban doctors about their experiences serving in medical brigades and their commitment to serving humanity