Despite widespread allegations of massive fraud, Honduras’s Supreme Electoral Council declared ruling National Party leader Juan Orlando Hernández the winner in the country’s presidential election in November. The right wing National Party was adjudged to have defeated Libertad y Refundación (Libre) party candidate Xiomara Castro de Zelaya. Xiomara Castro challenged the official returns and claimed victory. She is the wife […]
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Solidarity with Victor Crespo
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Phil Burton-Cartledge.While we play silly buggers with union links and Westminster watching, it is worth remembering that many of our comrades elsewhere risk their lives to defend working people. This fromLabourStart’s Eric Lee via Howie’s Corner. I urge readers to take a moment to send a message of support. Last Friday, armed men attempted to force their way […]
