W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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World
UN forcefully hits at U.S. blockade of Cuba
July 3, 2023UN denunciation of U.S. Cuba policy carries weight with countries around the world.
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World
Fighting for land and independence in Jujuy, Argentina
June 30, 2023The coup against Evo Morales in Bolivia carried the smell of Argentine lithium.
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Opinion
Accusations about Chinese ‘spy base’ in Cuba aim to accelerate Cold War
June 12, 2023The U.S. and China had been moving toward an easing of tensions, but some interests hope to derail any détente efforts.
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World
As corporations eye lithium reserves, Peru’s right-wing coup congress invites in U.S. troops
June 8, 2023Critics say securing global capitalist access to Peruvian lithium and copper could be the main rationale.
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Politics
Worker empowerment stalls in Venezuela as left unity fractures
May 24, 2023The ruling PSUV is still determined to be the sole party of the left.
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World
Haiti faces a choice: Social revolution or foreign occupation
May 10, 2023The ruling class in Haiti sees only one path ahead for themselves: U.S. invasion and occupation.
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World
In parliamentary speech, Cuban president extolls the Cuban people, discusses problems
April 25, 2023Food production, the use of idle productive capacities, and increased reliance on foreign-currency income were all a major focus.
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Politics
Thanks to China and Brazil, U.S. dollar’s power over world economy weakens
April 17, 2023Meanwhile, Russian and Indian officials announced that the BRICS countries will be creating a new currency later this summer.
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