International

In the whole Western World, presidents and prime ministers rolled over each other in stating how a wonderful Pope Franciscus was, shedding (figuratively) thick tears of sorrow. They praised Francisco practicly straight to heaven. This humble Pope did not want…

Nobody is complaining anymore about Latin America and the Caribbean being neglected by the hegemon to the north. The Trump administration is contending with it on multiple fronts: prioritizing “massive deportations,” halting the “flood of drugs,” combatting “threats to US…

Lately, I started a new job for an organization operating Meals on Wheels services (Carrefour des personnes retraitées, Montréal Nord) and addressing the issues of food security and social isolation for senior citizens in Montreal. The first week I started,…

From the Dawn of Humankind until today there has always existed 2 fundamental aspects in all human beings. Two aspects in opposition to each other. The Yes and the No. The constructive and the destructive part. A constantly present internal…

Our friend Carlo Volpi sent us this proposal, which he is sending to all pacifist and nonviolent organizations in an attempt to reach the whole of Europe. Pressenza is publishing it and gladly supports it. Subject: Contemporary events in European…

International law and human rights in the Americas: the perspective of lawyer Viviana Krsticevic, who will receive the ‘Prominent Woman in International Law’ award from the American Society of International Law on April 18. The “Prominent Woman in International Law”…

The Qambarani family is among the countless victims of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, a land plagued by decades of Pakistani military oppression. Dozens of Qambarani intellectuals, poets, activists and students have been abducted by Pakistani forces. Some have returned. Some…

Regarding the devastating earthquake that occurred in Myanmar on 28 March, a specialized rescue and medical support team from the Armed Forces under the supervision of the chief adviser has been operating in Naypyidaw since 1 April, providing crucial relief…

Este domingo 13 de abril, el resultado de la 2da vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales en Ecuador ha generado inquietud por el destino del país para los siguientes 4 años. Partidarios de Luisa González y de Daniel Noboa fueron las…

Pakistan might be handing the US a poisoned chalice. The US sent one of its top diplomats for South Asia to attend the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad last week, during which time he conveyed the Trump Administration’s interest in critical…