W. T. Whitney, Jr.

W.T. Whitney, Jr., is a political journalist whose focus is on Latin America, health care, and anti-racism. A Cuba solidarity activist, he formerly worked as a pediatrician and lives in rural Maine.

LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney, Jr.

World

Colombia’s peace agreement is in shreds
December 5, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
After four years of negotiations the Colombian government on Nov. 24, 2016 signed a peace agreement with guerrillas of FARC.
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World

Cuba’s president travels abroad, firms up relations, gains economic support
November 29, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Perhaps Díaz-Canel’s itinerary sends a message about his own orientation: He visited all nations in the world headed by Communist parties, except for Nepal.
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News

Cuban doctors to leave Brazil courtesy of Jair Bolsonaro
November 21, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

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Culture

Che Guevara and Cuba’s battle of ideas
November 7, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
Children by the thousands are moving from Central America to the U.S. border. They’ve experienced unimaginable grief. The media and U.S. public officials vilify them.
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World

UN General Assembly again condemns US anti-Cuban blockade
November 2, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
The General Assembly once more backed a Cuban resolution calling upon the United States to end its anti-Cuban U.S. economic, financial and commercial blockade.
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World

Colombian human rights lawyer Diego Martinez needs solidarity now
October 16, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
The human rights lawyer protested against possible legal action against him and surveillance of his movements.
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World

Revolution at risk: ‘Humanitarian intervention’ in Venezuela aims at regime change
October 5, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
With military intrusion of the usual sort looking unfeasible, humanitarian intervention with military characteristics is emerging as an option.
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World

“Sonic” mystery continues, Trump administration heaps more abuse on Cuba
September 18, 2018 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.
In late September of 2017 the State Department removed 60 percent of the staff at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, ostensibly because their health was endangered.
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