Coups and sanctions. The blockade on Cuba. Decades of supporting far-right violence. At a time when the world is crying out for global cooperation, the U.S. government is treating Latin America like a backyard, invoking the Monroe Doctrine. We are joined by Leonardo Flores of @codepinkalert CODEPINK about the new peace campaign to make the U.S. a “good neighbor”. #sanctionskill #sanctionsarewar #cubablockadeinhumane #blockade #cuba #endtheblockade #handsoffvenezuela Connect

U.S. sanctions on countries like Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela are making it harder to contain the deadly pandemic. Meanwhile, Cuba is leading the way with Coronavirus treatments, medical missions, international solidarity and “understanding health as a human right.” Join us at http://Patreon.com/BreakThroughNews BreakThrough News is a new independent video platform, built as a “media arm for the movement” by long-time working-class organizers. Join us and become a patron. #cubac

The inaugural episode of BreakThrough News has just been released. This special episode will be focusing on the politics of the Coronavirus pandemic and the United States government’s criminally negligent response. Support at patreon.com/breakthroughnews Segments include: 00:00:16 ‘Let no one go homeless, hungry or without health care’ 00:05:46 Headlines 00:07:56 Amid social distancing, an outpouring of social solidarity 00:16:24 ICU beds and ventilators needed: why is it