China and the Global South – Could China help Brazil overcome its economic crisis?
Brazil will need a gigantic effort to reindustrialise its economy and China is committed to assisting other developing countries accelerate their development.
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Lula’s victory in Brazil is also a victory for the world
Lula’s leadership against the US’s Global Monroe Doctrine establishes that while his victory in Brazil’s election is important for Brazilians, it is equally important for the peoples of the world.
The last thing Haiti needs is another military intervention
On 15 October the US submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for the ‘immediate deployment of a multinational rapid action force’ to Haiti.
How Cuba is dealing with the devastation of Hurricane Ian
On September 27 Hurricane Ian struck Cuba, causing damage not seen during previous tropical cyclones.
Whilst Cuba is a world leader in hurricane preparedness and disaster management, the US blockade denies Cuba access to the humanitarian assistance it badly needs when such destruction takes place.
Lula’s victory in the second round is essential for Brazil
A Lula victory in the second round is essential for Brazil as Bolsonaro remains a serious threat to Brazilian democracy.
The most important election in the Americas is in Brazil
There is hope. A Lula presidency could ‘offer robust leadership for a world that seems to be crumbling due to the myriad challenges such as climate catastrophe, warfare and social toxicity’.