The Making of Cuba’s Crisis
NACLA editors revisited decades of coverage and curated this selection of articles to help readers understand how Cuba’s current crisis has been years in the making.
U.S. Stifles Clean Energy Independence in Latin America and the Caribbean
Renewable energy production brings with it opportunities for social change in Latin America but an intensified U.S. imperialism seeks to prolong the grip of fossil fuels in the region.
The Global Meaning of the U.S. Attack on Venezuela
Beyond the seizure of Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources, the January 3 invasion is inscribed within the epochal crisis of global capitalism.
Editors’ Photo Picks 2025
This year, NACLA’s web articles were accompanied by powerful photos from journalists across the region. Here are the top photos.
Green Capitalism in the Americas Web Collection
Don't miss the open access and Spanish and Portuguese content from our Fall 2025 issue.
Puerto Rico’s Fight for Energy Independence
Amid worsening blackouts and fossil fuel contracts that deepen colonial dependency, Puerto Ricans are building energy sovereignty from the ground up—one rooftop solar panel at a time.
Green Capitalism in the Americas: False Solutions, Real Threats
In this special issue of the NACLA Report, we critically examine the rise of green capitalism in the region in the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November.
The Dirty War for Oil in Colombia
For decades, oil-rich Arauca has been the site of intense conflict involving illegal armed groups, the Colombian military, and multinational corporations.
El Aromo Solar Project Sets Precedent for Renewable Energy in Ecuador
The solar development in Manabí province marks a shift in land use from carbon-intensive to low-carbon energy production.
A Disastrous Methane Gas Scheme Threatens Puerto Rico’s Energy Future
A push for temporary LNG-fueled electricity risks increasing Puerto Rico's gas dependency while funneling federal funds to a fossil fuel company amid the pandemic.
The Green Erasure of Indigenous Life
A wind energy boom on Colombia's Caribbean coast threatens to continue the dispossession of Indigenous communitieswith a green veneer.
Puerto Rico’s Seismic Shocks
Recent earthquakes and aftershocks in Puerto Rico generate overwhelming evidence of the urgent need for community-directed renewable energy.
