Stansfield Smith With the second coming of Trump, many who profess left credentials again proclaim fascism is back, after we voted out fascism (!) in 2020. Every four years we hear the story repeated: “this election is the most important in our lifetime.” Republicans are the new fascism, Democrats are the lesser evil. No matter … Continue reading Trump Fascism? – A Reality Check
Venezuela & ALBA News 5.30.2025: Decisive Chavista Victory; Venezuela Feeds 4.6 million students for free every day; Upcoming Events
Venezuela Ultimas Noticias: Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) Announces PSUV Wins 23 of 24 Governorships and 82% of Votes for Deputies As of May 27, the voting machines corresponding to 99.88% of the polling stations had been transmitted, with a voter turnout of 43.18%. The part of the Venezuelan opposition led by María Corina Machado … Continue reading Venezuela & ALBA News 5.30.2025: Decisive Chavista Victory; Venezuela Feeds 4.6 million students for free every day; Upcoming Events
Venezuela: The Chavistas Foiled the Rightwing Attempt at Election Terrorism and Sabotage
https://misionverdad.com/venezuela/los-ultimos-intentos-frustrados-de-terrorismo-y-sabotaje-electoral On Monday, May 19 , the Vice President of the Policy, Citizen Security, and Peace Sector, Diosdado Cabello, denounced a new conspiracy and terrorism plot in Venezuela, resulting in the arrest of 38 people, 17 of them foreigners, linked to plans to sabotage the regional elections. These actions reportedly included explosive attacks on embassies, hospitals, police … Continue reading Venezuela: The Chavistas Foiled the Rightwing Attempt at Election Terrorism and Sabotage
Venezuela & ALBA News 5.23.2025: US Tries to Disrupt National Assembly election; NED back at its work; Two Free Palestine Graduation Speeches
Venezuela Venezuelanalysis: Venezuela’s 2025 Legislative and Regional Elections: A Quick Guide Venezuelans return to the polls on Sunday, May 25, to elect a new National Assembly, governors for 24 states, and regional legislative councils. This is the 32nd electoral event under the Bolivarian Revolution. Orinoco Tribune: Minister Cabello Confirms Arrest of 38 Mercenaries Amid New … Continue reading Venezuela & ALBA News 5.23.2025: US Tries to Disrupt National Assembly election; NED back at its work; Two Free Palestine Graduation Speeches
Anniversary of the Birth of Augusto Sandino: Long Live Sandinismo – It was written with blood and it is defended with love!
Stalin Vladimir Centeno, Stalin Magazine, May 19, 2025 Sandinismo is not a moment, it is not a frozen ideology, it is not a passing fad. Sandinismo is a flame that was born in the mountains, endured in the cities, and today governs with dignity. It has deep roots: the rebellious dignity of Sandino, the strategic … Continue reading Anniversary of the Birth of Augusto Sandino: Long Live Sandinismo – It was written with blood and it is defended with love!
Venezuela & ALBA News 5.16.2025: CELAC-China meeting; NED operations resume; Palestine; Bolivia’s MAS divisions being resolved?
Defending Rights and Dissent: New Version of "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act," (H.R. 9495) to Crush Dissent Advances in Proposed Budget This opens the door to attack all solidarity organizations. On May 14, the House Ways and Means Committee passed the bill granting the Secretary of Treasury the ability to accuse … Continue reading Venezuela & ALBA News 5.16.2025: CELAC-China meeting; NED operations resume; Palestine; Bolivia’s MAS divisions being resolved?
US Economic Warfare Drives Venezuelans and Cubans to come to the US
This was a flyer handed out at Chicago's May Day rally. Immigrants from Latin America come here as a direct result of US coups, invasions, and economic warfare against their countries. Colombians came because the US armed death squad governments. So did Salvadorans and Guatemalans in the 1980s. Haitians come because the US repeatedly overthrows … Continue reading US Economic Warfare Drives Venezuelans and Cubans to come to the US
Venezuela & ALBA News 5.9.2025: Russia and China increase support to Venezuela and Cuba; Cuban President Diaz-Canel blames NATO for Ukraine war; Iran-Venezuela friendship
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov article highlights importance of Cuba to Russia “Commander Fidel has done much to advance bilateral relations and to promote the values of peace, freedom, truth and justice in international affairs. For many generations of Russians, his name is associated with selfless dedication to the Cuban people. I have very warm … Continue reading Venezuela & ALBA News 5.9.2025: Russia and China increase support to Venezuela and Cuba; Cuban President Diaz-Canel blames NATO for Ukraine war; Iran-Venezuela friendship
Cuban President Diaz-Canel: “Aggressive and expansionist policies, like NATO’s, are the true cause of the conflict in Ukraine today”
https://www.telesurtv.net/presidente-cuba-resalta-resistencia-rusa-agresividad-otan/ Diaz-Canel: "Aggressive and expansionist policies, like NATO's, are the true cause of the conflict in Ukraine today...We constantly denounce NATO's imperialist pursuit of advancement, its attacks on Russia, its interference in the internal affairs of the Russian Federation, and we also condemn the measures and sanctions applied against the Russian Federation." Full interview: http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2025/05/07/diaz-canel-destaca-el-papel-de-la-urss-en-la-lucha-contra-el-fascismo-a-80-anos-de-la-gran-victoria-video/ … Continue reading Cuban President Diaz-Canel: “Aggressive and expansionist policies, like NATO’s, are the true cause of the conflict in Ukraine today”
Venezuela & ALBA News 5.2.2025: How Chavez confronted Social Problems; Overcoming the Sanctions; Communal System, Remembering Ben Linder
Our first issue since March 21. Venezuela Blanca Eekhout: The Bolivarian Revolution: Past, Present, and Future Blanca points out that the then new Chavez government, with few resources at the time, sought to address the terrible social problems the people faced. His solution was to turn each social need into an organization and each organization … Continue reading Venezuela & ALBA News 5.2.2025: How Chavez confronted Social Problems; Overcoming the Sanctions; Communal System, Remembering Ben Linder
Chicago ALBA Solidarity 