NATO in the Amazon: Petro Plays with Fire

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

By Roger D. Harris on October 26, 2022

NATO recently expanded to Sweden and Finland, has been de facto incorporated in Ukraine, and may extend to Georgia. Now, NATO’s entry into the Amazon is in the works under the aegis of newly elected President Gustavo Petro of Colombia.
NATO in the Amazon: Petro Plays with Fire

The Government of Colombia replies to Washington that if it wants to prevail over Beijing, it must finance the purchase of land from ranchers to distribute among the peasants

Quid pro quo?!

Venezuela: Guaidó Faces Uncertain Future with Opposition Parties Set to Withdraw Support

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)1 Comment

The hardline politician has found himself increasingly isolated but retains control of oil subsidiary CITGO and other assets.
Venezuela: Guaidó Faces Uncertain Future with Opposition Parties Set to Withdraw Support

Canadian, US Warplanes Land In Haiti With Military Equipment; Locals Warn Of ‘Foreign Invasion’

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)1 Comment

Haiti, the most impoverished country in the Americas, has erupted in political unrest, with reports in western media suggesting that a criminal coalition is obstructing the distribution of gasoline and diesel.
Canadian, US Warplanes Land In Haiti With Military Equipment; Locals Warn Of ‘Foreign Invasion’

SO it begins, U.S. starts INVASION of Haiti with military force

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Oct 13, 2022 “The United States is moving forward with military missions in Haiti and Canada is considering getting involved too. The coast guard has sent ships with machine guns, which signals some kind of special, covert operation. Life in Haiti is in chaos and increasingly so by the day. Protestors are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry and are blocking imports of critical infrastructure such as gasoline imports. Banks and grocery stores are operating on limited schedules. What is the U.S.’s interest in this? We break it down with independent journalist Dan Cohen from Uncaptured Media.
SO it begins, U.S. starts INVASION of Haiti with military force | Redacted with Clayton Morris

Note: Dan Cohen claims that Jimmy Cherizier has changed his tune. Canadian-based Haitian, Jafrikayiti, argues otherwise.*

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Brazilian Anarchist expert reveals Social War behind key Lula / Bolsonaro Vote

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Brazilian Anarchist expert reveals Social War behind key Lula / Bolsonaro Vote

Despite the glowing picture that progressives and social democrats paint of Lula, it was under the PT (Worker’s Party) that Brazil’s government made its turn toward austerity. Given that this will likely be a second term in office for him, how effective do you think left organizations and movements will be at wringing concessions from a Lula-led PT government?

U.S. Regulation Punishes Europeans for Visiting Cuba

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Oct 5, 2022 – Several European countries have issued travel warnings to their citizens: if you go to Cuba, you’ll need to apply for a visa to visit the United States. For most Europeans, traveling to the U.S. is an easy process. They qualify for the U.S. Visa Waiver program (ESTA), meaning they just have to fill out an online form. However, U.S. law denies normally eligible individuals access to ESTA if they have visited countries on its State Sponsors of Terrorism list. Cuba was added to the list last year by Donald Trump and has been kept on it by Joe Biden, even though there is no evidence Cuba sponsors terrorism.
U.S. Regulation Punishes Europeans for Visiting Cuba via Belly of The Beast Cuba

Blinken heads to Latin America after Venezuelans and Colombians Celebrate the ‘Historical’ Reopening of Border

October 1, 2022October 2, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)1 Comment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head next week to Colombia and Chile to forge ties with new left-leaning leaders elected in the historic US allies, the State Department announced Friday.

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The secretary will later travel to Peru for a meeting of the Organization of American States and separately meet with President Pedro Castillo and other top officials.

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In Colombia, Blinken will discuss “supporting strong democratic governments and respect for human rights throughout the Western Hemisphere,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

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On his last visit to Colombia in October 2021 and later at a US-led summit in Los Angeles, Blinken has encouraged regional cooperation to address migration, a key political issue in the United States for Biden.
Blinken heads to Latin America to see new left-leaning leaders

Brazil: More Fascism and Neocolonialism or a Path Back to Self-Determination?

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

By Danny Shaw,

(The author has changed certain names and details to protect individuals’ privacy.)

When you arrive in another country, there is nothing more precious than new friends who adopt you, protect you, and teach you about their language, music, culture, and traditions. For an open-minded traveler, ethnographer and anti-imperialist organizer, this new family is more valuable than any air-conditioned hotel, amount of comfort or money.
Brazil: More Fascism and Neocolonialism or a Path Back to Self-Determination?

At 36, World’s Youngest Leader Boric Electrifies UN Assembly

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)1 Comment

At 36, World’s Youngest Leader Boric Electrifies UN Assembly

The Chilean president called on leaders to avoid turning a blind eye to human rights violations around the world, from Iran to Venezuela and Nicaragua. He also made a staunch defense of Ukraine, criticizing Russia’s “unjust” invasion of that country.

Chilean president Gabriel Boric was hailed as a leftist leader. In fact, his administration has joined the U.S. in condemning Latin America’s revolutionary leaders, and voters rejected his proposed constitutional changes, with 62% opposed. Boric is a reformer who acts in league with right wing forces.

WATCH: Chilean President Boric Urges Solidarity for Palestine during UN Speech

US Secretary of State to visit Chile in early October and meet with president Boric

It’s interesting, to me, that he brings up human rights violations in nations that are the US’ boogeymen. I’ll give him credit for standing up for Palestinians, at least.