World

Ultra-right makes worrisome advances in French regional elections

December 8, 2015 By Emile Schepers

In France, as in other European countries, the most common interpretation of the right's surge is hostility toward immigrants, refugees and foreigners in general.

Venezuela elections a low point in history

December 8, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

It was the first national Bolivarian electoral loss in 17 years, and a palpable sense of betrayal and sorrow has swept over the supporters of Chavez' successor, President Maduro.

Cubans stranded in Costa Rica, blame falls on U.S. Cuban Adjustment Act

December 7, 2015 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

A dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica over the fate of Cuban migrants heading to the U.S. highlights the injustice of the U. S. CAA of 1966.

Morena taking steps towards gender equality

December 7, 2015 By Rossana Cambron

Five major cities in Mexico held workshops which are part of an education plan to help women develop politically.

A Chavista victory in Venezuela will be “fraud” to the opposition

December 5, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

If indeed the Chavistas win on Sunday, which many people we have met so far are sure will be the case, count on the opposition to immediately start yelling "Fraud!" to whoever will listen.