Food Sovereignty

Where Does the Money Go? A Look at USAID Spending in Haiti

March 3, 2025 UNAC Editor Economic Collapse, Food Sovereignty, Haiti, Humanitarian Aid, Neocolonial Economic Dominance, U.S. Hegemony, US Hypocrisy

by Jake Johnston, published on Counterpunch, February 10, 2025 When you read this, keep in mind that the people of Haiti do not have a democratically elected government and have not had one since the US flew Aristide to Africa. Also remember that they don’t have jobs, medical services and reliable resources for ordinary living. [jb] “We’re shutting it[…]

Venezuelans Re-Elect President Maduro Despite U.S. Organized Coup Attempt

July 30, 2024 UNAC Editor coup, Democracy and Consent, Food Sovereignty, Hybrid Warfare, Neocolonial Economic Dominance, petroleum, Sanctions and Economic Warfare

by Gloria Guillo, published on CovertAction Magazine, July 30, 2024 Sanctions are a misnomer when it comes to Venezuela. Here, the U.S. isn’t “just” illegally punishing a nation-state to effect regime change by withholding necessary resources and key inputs that cause food shortages, grave illness, death and economic instability. In Venezuela, the United States is also committing racketeer-level crimes against[…]

How Venezuela Is Overcoming the US Blockade

July 29, 2024 UNAC Editor Food Sovereignty, Sanctions and Economic Warfare

by Roger Harris, published on Counterpunch, June 28, 2024 The future of Venezuela’s Bolivarian Revolution, a target of US imperial power since its inception in 1998, may be decided on July 28, the date of their presidential election. Incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and seven other presidential candidates pledged to abide by the choice of the electorate. Edmundo González, promoted by[…]