There are sectors in Cuba proposing a return to the reformist agenda, but the official response is to “close ranks” with the Government.
If anyone knows firsthand how hard a transition from a communist dictatorship to a democracy can be, it is Lech Walesa.
Piero Trepiccione warns that if obstacles to the Amnesty Law persist, progress in restoring trust will stall.
The partial reopening of Gaza’s southern Rafah crossing with Egypt has been marked by chaos and severe restrictions imposed by Israel.
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, February 16, 2026.
They constitute a testament to Cuban ingenuity and creativity, since it is no easy task to keep these cars running in these times (41 photos)