Contras

Two young women carry a small coffin between them. Black and white photo.

Why US-backed aid to Venezuela harkens back to a dark history of covert operations

Conflict & Justice

Under self-appointed interim President Juan Guaidó, Venezuela is poised to accept US humanitarian aid into the beleaguered country. But the history of US intervention in Latin America under the banner of democracy is fraught with connections to crimes against humanity.

Nicaraguans mourn death of Sandinista founder Tomás Borge

Nicaragua’s Rum Reservoir

The World

Nicaragua Cashing in on Rising Gold Prices

Global Politics

Iran-Contra Remembered

Global Politics