Raul Capote: Guarimbas: Managers of Chaos excerpts from Chapter one and two of his book. Capote delves into the various behind the scenes operations the US employs to try to overthrow governments it considers a problem for its interests.
Peoples Dispatch: China donates 70 tons of equipment to Cuba to restore its electric system China has donated almost 70 tons of power generator parts and accessories to Cuba. The shipment is part of China’s second assistance package in 2024 to help restore Cuba’s electricity generation capacity to around 400 megawatts. In recent months, the Chinese government has donated various components for the installation of photovoltaic parks (renewable energies based on sunlight). More than 95% of Cuba’s power generation comes from fossil fuels, while only 5% comes from renewable sources.
TeleSur: Venezuela Rejects Lawfare Action Against Nicaraguan Government The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the aggression of Argentine federal judge Ariel Lijo against President Daniel Ortega and high-ranking officials of the Nicaraguan government. Venezuela described the action as “a clear lawfare operation designed to attack a legitimate and sovereign government.” Such maneuvering violates the fundamental principles of sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States enshrined in international law. “We reiterate our unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Nicaragua, led by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo in their struggle for sovereignty, social justice and self-determination.”
Donate to help Cuba in this time of need Eight different organizations sending material aid. Also Code Pink (milk), and painkillers for hospitals
Events
January 13: Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition monthly zoom meeting, 2:30 PM ET. Email NicaraguaSolidarityCoalition@gmail.com in advance to request Zoom access.
January 28-31: Havana, Cuba: VI International Conference For World Balance This conference cultivates partnerships and formulates actionable strategies to propel us towards a more equitable and just global community. Organized by the Office of the Martí Program and co-sponsored by UNESCO and Soka Gakkai International.
February 8, London: Latin America Conference This will be the 19th annual Latin America Adelante! Conference.
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Delegations to Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua:
Bolivia
Feb 8 – Feb 17, 2025: Bolivia, 20 Years of Popular Democracy and Indigenous Self-Determination
Cuba
January 26 -February 4: Visit Cuba with the Center for Global Justice
April 17-May 3: Puerto Rico Brigada Juan Ruiz Rivera to Cuba
April 26- May 3: The Nation: Havana and Trinidad
April 27-May 9: May Day Delegation Itinerary Draft
Different Brigades and Solidarity Trips to Cuba
Witness for Peace delegations to Cuba
Friendly Planet delegations to Cuba
Nicaragua
Casa Ben Linder Email casabenjaminlinder@gmail.com to apply:
20 February – 1 March 2025: The Bird Brigade: Birding in Solentiname Arquipelago
6-16 March 2025: Power & Protagonism: Women in Nicaragua
May 2025: Co-ops and Communities: Cooperative Movement in Nicaragua
June 2025: Global Health: Family and Community Health in Nicaragua
July 2025: Solidarity in Action: Nicaragua’s Popular Revolution
November 2025: Salud & Solidaridad: Hands-On Healthcare in Nicaragua
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