The Nations of Latin America and the Caribbean Unite in Boycott of Biden’s Summit of the Americas – 2 Articles
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The Nations of Latin America and the Caribbean Unite in Boycott of Biden’s Summit of the Americas – 2 Articles

Leaders of over a dozen countries in the region have condemned the exclusion of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela from the Summit; Also – Mexico Leads in Opposing the Cuba Blockade and US Imperialism.

‘No Means No’: Himachal’s Tribal Villages Take Stand Against Rs 5,700 Crore Hydel Project
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‘No Means No’: Himachal’s Tribal Villages Take Stand Against Rs 5,700 Crore Hydel Project

Two landslides in Kinnaur last summer which claimed 22 lives have made the local population more aware of the ecological dangers posed by hydropower projects, such as the proposed Jangi Thopan Powari project.

Russia Pushes Back Western Sanctions, Revs Up Operation in Eastern Ukraine
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Russia Pushes Back Western Sanctions, Revs Up Operation in Eastern Ukraine

All indications are that the contingency planning that Russia had worked out to pull through a severe sanctions regime is paying off. The ruble’s recovery has been absolutely astounding. Plus: extract from – “US Narrative Won’t Survive Defeat in Donbass”.

Ousted Pakistani Leader was Challenging Investment Treaties that Give Corporations Excessive Power
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Ousted Pakistani Leader was Challenging Investment Treaties that Give Corporations Excessive Power

The reasons for PM Khan’s political downfall are not entirely clear. His economic policies were a mixed bag at best, but he deserves credit for one thing: he’d taken a bold stand against international investment agreements that give transnational corporations excessive power over national governments.