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Latin American Leaders Reject US-Imposed Migration Policies at Palenque Summit
At the Palenque Summit in Mexico City, Latin American leaders blamed coercive U.S. policies for the migration crisis.
“A Cruel Policy”: AOC Asks Biden to Reverse Course on Building Trump Border Wall
The Biden administration announced this week that it’s planning to waive dozens of laws to build Trump’s border wall.
Colombian President Says Sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela Are Driving Migration
“The scars of history … continue to weigh against humanity,” says Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
US Treasury Secretary Visits China Amid Rising Economic Tensions
The visit has highlighted the potential for collaboration if the U.S. stops its aggressive anti-China economic measures.
US Economic War on Venezuela Has Rewarded Corruption and Undermined Democracy
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó’s fall from grace symbolizes the failure of U.S. and opposition tactics.
Sanctions on Venezuela Aren’t Promoting Democracy, They’re Killing Venezuelans
Biden has largely kept Trump’s policies in place, leading to widespread suffering of the Venezuelan people.
US Sanctions Fuel Migration Even as Biden Restricts Asylum Seekers at Border
The number of asylum seekers from Cuba and Venezuela is expected to grow as Title 42 ends.
One of Russia’s Loudest Antiwar Voices Has Been Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Vladimir Kara-Murza also advocated for personal sanctions against powerful Russians accused of human rights abuses.
Syrian Earthquake Victims Desperately Need Aid — and an End to US Sanctions
Sanctions collectively punish innocent Syrians who have already endured years of war, displacement and disaster.
US Eases Sanctions on Syria for Earthquake Relief
The 180-day sanctions relief came after U.S. officials denied that the restrictions would impact humanitarian aid.