Author: Cheryl LaBash

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Iran

From Cuba to Iran: Sanctions are war

July 25, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
Presentation given at U.S. Hands Off Iran webinar sponsored by Struggle-La Lucha on July 14, 2019. The news headline says the president is announcing new sanctions. What is a sanction? College sport fans have heard […]
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Cuba

Caravan to Cuba challenges U.S. blockade, travel restrictions

June 26, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
On June 5, Caribbean cruise ships that were headed to Havana or other Cuban ports of call abruptly changed course, forbidden to dock there by the U.S. government’s enhanced blockade measures.  Just a week later, […]
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Venezuela

U.S. gov’t, cops rip up international law, invade Venezuela embassy

May 17, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
On the morning of May 16, multiple Washington, D.C., and federal police agencies broke into Venezuela’s Embassy.  Equipped with battering rams, sledgehammers, wrecking bars and an army of police, some in flak jackets, others in […]
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Venezuela

Venezuela sovereignty defended in the streets of Washington, D.C. All out May 18!

May 15, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
Victory in the struggle for Venezuelan national sovereignty and self-determination will ultimately be won on the ground in Venezuela. But on 30th Street in Washington, D.C., that struggle against U.S.-sponsored regime change and coup d’etat […]
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Cuba

Despite U.S. threats, Cuban workers celebrate defiant May Day

May 5, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
Havana, May 1 — “Unity, Commitment and Victory,” read the lead banner of Havana’s massive International Workers Day march. If anyone expected Cuba would respond with a military theme in the face of aggressive imperialist […]
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Venezuela

Venezuela: Calling the arsonist to put out the fire

March 11, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
On Sunday morning March 10, electricity was largely restored in Venezuela after the sabotage of its power grid that began on March 7. Even in the midst of the crisis, Bolivarian Venezuelans with their elected […]
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Puerto Rico

Free Puerto Rico! Drop charges on Elimar Chardón Sierra

March 5, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
On February 15, U.S. District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain allowed Puerto Rico bankruptcy cases and debt restructuring to go forward, despite recognizing the unconstitutional appointment of the Oversight Board that filed those cases. Enraged […]
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La Lucha por el Socialismo

Venezuela Bolivariana derrotó firmemente la fecha para el cambio de régimen

March 3, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
Washington, D.C. — Venezuela Bolivariana derrotó firmemente la fecha del 23 de febrero establecida por los Estados Unidos para el cambio de régimen. Los provocativos planes ampliados por los medios de prensa corporativos de violar […]
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Venezuela

U.S. sets up war on Venezuela

February 15, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
Washington, D.C. U.S. imperialism is preparing a new flashpoint in its political and economic war against Bolivarian Venezuela for Feb. 23. Self-appointed but U.S.-anointed pretender Juan Guaidó announced on Feb. 12 intentions to directly confront […]
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Cuba

As U.S. threatens Cuba and world, Detroit to join cities opposing blockade

February 10, 2019 Cheryl LaBash
Detroit — Events on Feb. 5 demonstrated the profound disconnect between poor and working people and the U.S. government. In the morning, the city of Detroit’s City Council voted unanimously to urge “Congress and the President to […]