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Why Zelensky Will NOT Take Back Crimea

April 4, 2023 UNAC Editor coup, Democracy and Consent, Hybrid Warfare, NATO, Russia, Ukraine, US Hypocrisy

by Rick Sterling, published on the LA Progressive, April 4, 2023 Seventeen months ago the US State Department officially declared the US will “NEVER” recognize Crimea as part of Russia. Three months ago Ukrainian President Zelensky vowed to “take back” Crimea. Is this possible? In June 2016 I visited Crimea with a delegation from the Center for Citizen Initiatives (CCI).[…]

Ukraine: U.S. Out Now! Our Antiwar Credo

March 31, 2023 UNAC Editor coup, Democracy and Consent, History, Statement, U.S. Aggression, Ukraine

Statement from Socialist Action, March 24, 2023 Maidan’s rooftop fascist snipers Today’s unfolding Ukraine tragedy began in February 2014 when rooftop fascist snipers opened fire on Maidan protestors originally assembled to resist the Victor Yanukovych government’s austerity measures. The fascists murdered 100 in cold blood, including some of their own for good measure. Yanukovych, the elected president, was instantly blamed[…]

Allegations of Genocide Return to Peru

January 22, 2023 UNAC Editor coup, Indigenous peoples, Resistance

by John Bart Gerald, published on NightsLantern, January 17, 2023 The Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office has placed she who claims the country’s presidency, Dina Bolurate under investigation for crimes including genocide, resulting from her government’s treatment of protesters who prefer the elected President Pedro Castillo. Now much of her government is under investigation for genocide (“genocide, qualified homicide and serious injuries”[…]

Thousands Descend on Lima Demanding Resignation of Unelected Peruvian President

January 22, 2023 UNAC Editor coup, Peoples' Movements, Peru

by Brett Williams, published on Common Dreams, January 20, 2023 “We have come to Lima to defend our country, considering we are under a dictatorial government… which has stained our country with blood,” one protester explained. Thousands of Indigenous and other Peruvians descended on the capital Lima on Wednesday to demand the resignation of unelected President Dina Boluarte, show support[…]

Latin America and Caribbean, Year 2022 in Review – Challenges for a Pink Tide Surging Over a Volatile US Hegemony

January 20, 2023 UNAC Editor Anti-Imperialism, Argentina, Colonialism, coup, Democracy and Consent, International Aid and Debt, Lawfare, Sanctions and Economic Warfare

by Roger D. Harris, published on NicaNotes, January 12, 2023 2023 marks the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine. This imperial fiat arrogates to the US the unilateral authority to intervene in the affairs of sovereign states in the Western Hemisphere and to exclude any other power from meddling in what is viewed as Washington’s backyard. Two centuries later, the[…]

‘They Shot Them Down Like Animals’: Massacre at Peru’s Ayacucho

January 15, 2023 UNAC Editor Action!!, coup, Mass action, New Pink Tide, Peru, Resistance

by Zoe Alexandra, produced by Globetrotter, January 5, 2023 On December 15, 2022, while helicopters flew overhead, members of Peru’s national army shot down civilians with live bullets in the outskirts of the city of Ayacucho. This action was in response to a national strike and mobilization to protest the coup d’état that deposed President Pedro Castillo on December 7. On December 15, hundreds[…]

Peruvian Trade Union Leader Speaks About Resistance to Overthrow of President Castillo

January 14, 2023 UNAC Editor Civil Resistance, coup, Peru

FightBack Interview with Cristiano Mayta, published on FightBack News, January 4, 2023 Fight Back! interviewed Cristiano Mayta, a trade unionist in Peru on January 3 to learn more about the situation in Perú after the overthrow of democratically-elected President Pedro Castillo by an oligarchy-dominated Congress. There is a national strike called for January 4 amid violent repression. Fight Back!: What[…]

What Lies in the Balance for Peru

December 29, 2022 UNAC Editor coup, Hybrid Warfare, Lawfare, Peru

By Gustavo A Maranges, published on Resumen, December 20, 2022 The political situation in Peru appears to be spinning out of control with no end in sight as violent repression on an angry population, who feel their democracy has been pulled out from under them, escalates. A jailed president now imprisoned, the military and the police swarming on the streets,[…]

Protests Spread in Peru Demanding President Pedro Castillo be Reinstated

December 21, 2022 UNAC Editor Counter Revolution, coup, Lawfare, Peru

by Abayome Azikiwe, published on Global Research, December 14, 2022 Unrest continued in the South American state of Peru after the December 7 impeachment of socialist President Pedro Castillo. The ousted leader remained in detention after an entire week of demonstrations and clashes between supporters and opponents of the former teacher and union leader who was just elected in a[…]