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The Latin American Revolution (Part 23): Destabilization Campaign Continues in Venezuela

By Asad Ismi   Since February, continuing protests, many of them violent, against the socialist government of President Nicolás Maduro have claimed more than 40 lives in Venezuela and injured more than 800 people. Most were victims of opposition supporters who have also set fire to universities, public buildings and bus stations – even the […]

The Iraq War’s Dark Legacy: Iraqis Who Survived U.S. Genocide Still Poor and Oppressed

By Asad Ismi On the 11th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq (launched in March 2003), it is important to emphasize the true motives for this attack and occupation and its horrendously destructive impact that continues today. Both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars stem from the needs of U.S. and Western capitalism for resources […]

The Congo Still Ravaged by U.S.-Funded Conflict and Plunder: Genocide and Rape Stain Companies’ “Blood” Mineral Profits

By Asad Ismi In November 2013, the army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bolstered by United Nations forces, claimed to have defeated M-23, the most powerful supposedly rebel militia in the Eastern Congo. This was the first time that the army (known by the French acronym FARDC) was thought to have scored […]

Progressives Hail Socialist Party Leader’s Election in Chile: Hopes High Bachelet Will Fulfill Pledge to Reduce Inequality

By Asad Ismi The Latin American Revolution scored a powerful victory last December when Michelle Bachelet, the Socialist Party’s leader, was elected President of Chile for the second time. She takes office on March 11. Bachelet won in a landslide, taking 62% of the vote compared to only 38% for her rival, Evelyn Matthei, who […]