(2022-02-16). Researcher Warns Nordic Countries of Refugee Flow From 'Migrant Nation' Ukraine. sputniknews.com Over the past several months, the West and Kiev have accused Russia of a troop buildup near the Ukrainian border in preparation for an alleged "invasion" and "war". Moscow has swatted these allegations as baseless, while expressing strong concerns over NATO's military activity near Russia's borders, which it calls a threat to its national security.
(2022-02-16). Periodistas protestan por asesinatos en el Congreso mexicano. telesurtv.net En medio de gritos de ¡Justicia!, y ¡Nos queremos vivos!, reporteros y reporteras se manifestaron durante una sesión del Congreso.
(2022-02-16). Gran victoria sindical para los trabajadores de GM en México. workers.org 
Los trabajadores de General Motors en Silao, México, han hecho historia. Han logrado tener el primer sindicato independiente en cualquier planta mexicana de GM, derrotando al falso sindicato de la empresa por un amplio margen. Sindicalistas brasileños fuera de la planta de GM en Silao, México, donde los trabajadores estaban . . . |
(2022-02-16). Hundreds of Birds Falling Dead From Skies in Mexico Trigger Investigation. sputniknews.com While some local veterinarians probing the incident suggest that the birds may have died after being electrocuted by electric cables, others speculate that the birds could have inhaled toxic fumes generated from a heater nearby.
(2022-02-16). The Heat: China-Latin America ties. america.cgtn.com 
As China and Mexico celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, we take a look at Chinese relations with Latin America. And how it's changing the geopolitical landscape in the region.
(2022-02-16). An Inside Look At The The Day Without Immigrants Demonstration In DC. popularresistance.org Washington D.C. — Carlos Eduardo Espina walked to the White House on Monday morning a TikTok star with over 2.5 million followers. By day's end, the 23-year-old Texan from College Station had become an icon of immigrant rights organizing. | "It's cold," said Espina as he strolled through downtown Washington, D.C., at 6: 30 a.m. "I'm not used to this kind of weather." It was 27 degrees outside and windy. | Weeks earlier, Espina came up with the idea to spearhead "A Day Without Immigrants" on Valentine's Day. The rationale was simple: the holiday relies on immigrant labor, so what if immigrants simply didn't s…
(2022-02-16). Colombian President Duque in Desperation Mode, Begs EU to Pay for 'Venezuelan Migrants'. orinocotribune.com 
The president of Colombia, Iván Duque, asked the European Union (EU) to speed up the payment of donations to Colombia, supposedly destined to assisting Venezuelan migrants, although the majority of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia wonder where all these donations end up. This renewed plea occurred despite the fact that there are an increasing amount of Venezuelan migrants returning to Venezuela due to the terrible economic situation in Colombia, xenophobia, and concerns about their personal safety. This trend is also encouraged by the economic recovery in Venezuela. | "It is necessary to accelerate the disbursemen…
(2022-02-16). Immigrant Protest at SF Federal Building in Day Without Immigrants. indybay.org Golden Gate Bridge parking lots closed to prevent protest at bridge…
(2022-02-15). Headlines for February 15, 2022. democracynow.org Russia Withdraws Some Troops from Ukraine Border, Says It's Open to More Diplomacy, California Will Keep Mask Mandate for Schools as Universal Mask Mandate Ends, Canadian PM Invokes Emergency Powers as Police Say Anti-Vaccine Protesters Plotted Violence, Thousands of Nurses Go on Strike as Australia Suffers Its First COVID-19 Surge, Civil Society Groups Demand Moderna Drop Vaccine Patent Filings in South Africa, Sudanese Forces Kill Two More Protesters Demanding End to Military Rule, Israeli PM Meets Bahrain's Crown Prince in First-of-Its-Kind Visit, Mexican Media Workers Demand End to Impunity for Th…
(2022-02-15). Lopéz Obrador and the Spanish Stepmother. orinocotribune.com By Juan Carlos Monedero — Feb 12, 2022 | The anger shown by the minister of foreign affairs [José Manuel Albares of Spain] at the commonsense statements issued by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador are likely nothing more than a sign of the ideological trajectory of Spanish socialism. | Affirming that Spanish companies, in collusion with previous Mexican governments and with the often presumably illegal help of previous Spanish governments, have looted the Latin American continent, is beyond controversy and its critique should be a staple of the internationalist patrimony of socialism. | However,…
(2022-02-15). 'The Mexican American Experience in Texas' takes a deep look at our sordid State history. mronline.org 
Martha Menchaca's new book examines events that have shaped the lives of so many in the Lone Star State.
(2022-02-15). Backed by AOC & Bernie, House Candidate Greg Casar Says "Big Progressive Change" Is Possible in Texas. democracynow.org 
Two competitive congressional races are heating up in Texas. Former labor organizer Greg Casar and immigrant human rights lawyer Jessica Cisneros have both gained national endorsements from progressive lawmakers like New York Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who traveled to the state to campaign for them this past weekend. "We have a real opportunity for big progressive change here in the heart of the state where we've seen so many oppressive laws be pushed through the pandemic," says Casar, who is running in Texas's 35th Congressional District, which covers eastern Austin and east…