Venezuela and the Trump Administration’s “Hemisphere First” Agenda
January 8, 2026 | Oil is part of the reason Trump invaded Venezuela. But the bigger reason is classic imperial power politics.
Articles by Alfredo Acedo
North Korea’s Window on the World Is at Risk of Closing
July 16, 2025 | The Trump administration is attacking funding for programs that get unfiltered information into — and out of — North Korea.
Brazil’s Fascist Right Attacks Lula’s Pro-Worker, Pro-Democracy Agenda
January 10, 2023 | Lula knows better than most how to fight for the interconnected goals of democracy and economic justice. Little did Lula know how soon that fight would come.
Colombia’s First Leftist President Charts a New Path on Venezuela
November 22, 2022 | Gustavo Petro has rejected the failed “diplomatic siege” of his predecessors. But he also wants to see a more democratic Venezuela.
A Proposed Wealth Tax on Colombia’s 4,700+ Richest Would Raise $1 Billion
August 24, 2022 | The progressive tax proposed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro would impact a small percentage of the nation's wealthiest while raising significant sums to address inequality.
The Police and the Pentagon Are Bringing Our Wars Home
June 30, 2020 | We need to end systemic racism and the militarism that makes it even deadlier — from Kabul to Atlanta and Baghdad to Minneapolis.
The Best Way to Honor Our Vets and Protect Americans? End the Wars
May 27, 2018 | Soldiers, civilians, and the 140 million Americans who are poor or low-income pay the price for our never-ending wars.
Mexican Constitution Now Recognizes Right to Food
October 10, 2011 | "To die of hunger is to be assassinated." Alberto Morlachetti
Monsanto Uses Latest Food Crisis to Push Transgenic Corn in Mexico
April 14, 2011 | The transnational is claiming that its modified seeds are the only solution to scarcity and rising grain prices.
Sell the Gold, Free the Poor
September 29, 2005 | When historians look back over the past 25 years, one of the great crimes they will identify is the Third World debt crisis.