Exercise Tradewinds has historically been a show of military might and a threat to other nations in the Caribbean and Latin America that the West would exert force if they stray from Washington's dictates. That tradition remains and has also expanded to become a counterrevolutionary apparatus suppressing progressive movements.
Barbados – Drax Hall: Political Cowardice and the ‘rule of law’
By Tee White In late April, news broke in Barbados that the Barbados Labour Party government, led by Prime Minster Mia Mottley, was planning to make a payment of some BD$ 8 million (US$ 4 million, GBP 3.2 million) to Richard Drax, the current owner of Drax Hall plantation, as part of the compulsory purchase … Continue reading Barbados – Drax Hall: Political Cowardice and the ‘rule of law’
Barbados – Mia Mottley to Pay Reparations to Slavemaster
In an unexpected move the government of Prime Minister Mia Mottley appears to have agreed to purchase Drax Hall a 617 acre plantation in St. George's, owned by British Member of Parliament Richard Drax. The millionaire inherited the property in 2017. In a commentary Michael Heslop, of Caribbean Peoples' Concern, explains why the apparent sale should be opposed.
Cuba – Resolute Caribbean Solidarity
In correspondence dated 25 March 2024 the Assembly of Caribbean People called on the CARICOM leadership to strengthen ongoing regional efforts to end the blockade of Cuba, support the island in a period of difficulty caused by intensification of that blockade and demand the removal of Cuba from the spurious USA authored list of countries that support terrorism.
Haiti – CARICOM/Core Group Scheme Rejected
Many patriotic Haitians have denounced the CARICOM/Core Group scheme intended to further subjugate Haiti to US imperial interests.
Haiti – Occupation Means Humiliation
Ezayi Jules from MOLEGHAF, a grassroots organisation on the island reminds us of just how many occupations Haiti has had to endure and fight against, arguing that it’s a kind of ‘punishment’ for Haitians breaking their chains and founding the first free Black republic.
Haiti – Puerto Rican Organisations Oppose US Plans
In a joint statement dated 21 March 2024 several Puerto Rican organisations aligned themselves with the growing opposition in the region to military intervention in Haiti.
Haiti – Respect Sovereignty, End Intervention
In a statement dated 19 March 2024 the hemispheric Zone of Peace Campaign demanded respect for Haitian sovereignty and an end to Western Imperialist Intervention.
Cuba – Destabilisation Strategy of United States Refuted
Every effort by the Cuban government to improve the living conditions of the people must overcome the obstacles imposed by this unjust, illegal and genocidal policy, articulated with a ferocious media campaign and the application of instruments of unconventional warfare against Cuba.
Haiti – Call for Unity in Face of Imperialist Schemes
In a statement dated 10 March 2024 the National Movement for Liberty and Equality of Haitians for Fraternity (MOLEGHAF) calls on the people's organisations to take control of the volatile situation in the country.
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