Speakers gathered to honor the legacy of former Uruguayan President José "Pepe" Mujica. From left to right: Viviana Santiago (OXFAM Brazil), Isabella Weber (Economist), Rep. Nydia Velazquez (New York's 7th District), Senator Clara López Obregón (Pacto Histórico), Axel Kicillof (Governor of Buenos Aires Province).

Progressive Leaders Honor Mujica, Defend “Democracia Siempre”

Presidents and activists looked to the life of former Uruguayan President Pepe Mujica for lessons on how to defeat the Right.
Latin Immigrants Face Growing Attacks in Spain

Latin Immigrants Face Growing Attacks in Spain

When the ultras come out, immigrants stay home. This is the unspoken rule in the streets of Spain and a direct symptom of the spike in racial violence in this country since 2006. In local slang, "ultras" refers to ultra-right-wing and racist groups or individuals that have recently attacked immigrants in Spain. The Spanish government is left wondering whether it has a xenophobic "offensive" on its hands.