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How the US Became an International Serial Killer

March 28, 2026 9 Comments

Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies For decades, the United States moved from covert assassination plots to openly embracing assassination or “targeted killing” as policy. Now, in its war…

Ben Norton Latin America Ukraine

Latin America Refuses To Send Ukraine Weapons, Despite Western Pressure

January 30, 2023 9 Comments

Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia have refused to send weapons to Ukraine, despite pressure by the US and EU. Latin American left-wing leaders have urged peace with Russia and called for…

Ben Norton Foreign Policy Latin America

Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia Back Peru’s President Castillo, Condemn ‘Anti-Democratic Harassment’

December 14, 2022 4 Comments

Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Bolivia released a joint statement supporting Peru’s elected President Pedro Castillo, saying he is the victim of “anti-democratic harassment,” following a US-backed right-wing coup.

Assange International

WikiLeaks Delegation in Latin America to Rally Support for Assange’s Release

November 29, 2022 0 Comments

A delegation from Wikileaks is canvassing among progressive movements, press freedom advocates, and political leaders across Latin America to garner support for Julian Assange’s release.

Drug War International

Colombian President Calls for an End to the War on Drugs in Historic UN Address

September 21, 2022 9 Comments

In his speech to the UN General Assembly, the Colombian president highlighted the necessity of ending the war on drugs and saving the environment.

Climate Change International Sam Pizzigati

Does The Amazon Now Have a Shot at Survival?

June 30, 2022 10 Comments

By Sam Pizzigati / CounterPunch The Amazon rainforest, our scientists tell us, essentially works as our world’s lungs. If those Amazonian lungs ever stop breathing, so will we. This simple…

International Voting

Electoral Victory of Colombians Petro and Marquez is Unprecedented

June 22, 2022 3 Comments

By W.T. Whitney / CounterPunch The comment overflowed with enthusiasm: “June 19 will be remembered as a day of the people and will be a moment of celebration for democracy…