Democratic Leaders Want the Party to Moderate. Its Base Has Other Ideas. The primary victories of leftist Democratic congressional candidates in New York came as some leaders were urging the party to move to the center to broaden its appeal. #Democratic #Leaders #Want #the #Party

Colombia’s leftist candidate concedes presidential vote to Trump-backed Abelardo de la Espriella #Colombias #leftist #candidate #concedes #presidential

Mamdani Burns Allies in Making a Big Bet for Congress and the Left The strength of the mayor’s political brand will be tested on Tuesday, when his slate of leftist congressional candidates takes aim at Democratic incumbents. #Mamdani #Burns #Allies #Making #Big

Trump-backed de la Espriella or leftist Cepeda? Colombians elect a new president Colombians are heading to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Abelardo de la Esperiella. #Trump #backed #Espriella #leftist #Cepeda

High-stakes Colombia vote sees Trump-backed hardliner face leftist senator Voters in Colombia will choose a new president Sunday as hard-right White House-backed lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella faces leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a high-stakes vote that will decide the fate of the country's stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington. #High #stakes #Colombia #vote #sees

Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, AFP learned. Some 99 rebels from the National Coordinating Committee of the Bolivarian Army laid down arms in Putumayo province ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. #Colombia #sees #new #peace #breakthrough

Peru's leftist candidate Sanchez asks right-wing rival Fujimori to back vote recount Peru's leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez on Friday proposed a recount to his conservative rival Keiko Fujimori, citing alleged irregularities after votes coming in from abroad were tallied. Counting that continues at a sluggish pace has Fujimori ahead by a razor-thin margin. #Perus #leftist #candidate #Sanchez #asks

Leftist Roberto Sanchez takes lead in Peru's razor-thin presidential runoff Leftist canditate Roberto Sanchez pulled into the lead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin. Fewer than 4,300 votes separate Sanchez from Fujimori, who has already tried and failed to reach the presidency three times. #Leftist #Roberto #Sanchez #takes #lead

Peru set for presidential vote between conservative Fujimori and leftist Sanchez Polls open for the final round of Peru's presidential elections on Sunday with voters set to choose the country's ninth leader in 10 years. Following a first-round vote marred by logistical problems and fraud allegations, voters will choose between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez. #Peru #set #for #presidential #vote

Colombia presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. #Colombia #presidential #frontrunner #vows #closer

Pro-Trump and leftist candidates head to presidential runoff in Colombia vote Colombian right-wing pro6trump candidate Abelardo De La Espriella is set to compete in a runoff election for president against leftist Ivan Cepeda, results from an initial round of voting showed on Sunday, as Cepeda and his allies said they would wait for counts to be formally confirmed. #Pro #Trump #and #leftist #candidates

How to handle armed groups? Colombians vote in presidential election Colombians are heading to the polls Sunday. With current president Gustavo Petro stepping down, the search for his successor is seen as a referendum on his leftist social policies and response to growing violence in the country. #How #handle #armed #groups #Colombians

Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon falls to lowest level since 2019 A report published Wednesday said that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, in what will be seen as good news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in October, has made the fight against deforestation a central tenet of his administration. #Deforestation #Brazilian #Amazon #falls #lowest

Peru leftist Roberto Sanchez advances to runoff in presidential race Peru’s leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez clinched a spot in next month’s runoff election on Wednesday, official results showed, just hours after prosecutors indicted him on campaign finance charges and sought a prison sentence of more than five years. #Peru #leftist #Roberto #Sanchez #advances

Washington renews attack on Europe’s migration policies | DW News In its new counter-terrorism strategy paper, the Trump administration alleges that well-organized hostile groups exploit open borders and leftist, globalist ideologies. The strategy states that as the birthplace of Western culture and values, Europe must act now and stop its "willful decline". #Washington #renews #attack #Europes #migration

Chicken wars ruffle feathers in Paris suburb Leftist politicians trade barbs over Master Poulet chain #Chicken #wars #ruffle #feathers #Paris

Trump Spat Gives Spain Leader Pedro Sánchez a Political Lifeline To leftists abroad, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain is a hero for standing up to President Trump. At home, Mr. #Trump #Spat #Gives #Spain #Leader

Leftist leaders gather in Spain to rally against rise of far right Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will head a meeting of leftist leaders on Saturday in Barcelona, seeking to rally against the threat to democracy from the far right. #Leftist #leaders #gather #Spain #rally

South African opposition leader Malema gets jail sentence In tonight's edition, South Africa’s firebrand, leftist leader Julius Malema is sentenced to five years in prison convicted of firearm offences. Also, on a visit to Cameroon, Pope Leo condemns so-called "tyrants" driving global wars and the exploitation of Africa’s resources. #South #African #opposition #leader #Malema

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how crucial the upcoming Colombian elections are? With President Gustavo Petro's progressive legacy hanging in the balance, the choices voters make in May could redefine the country's future! It’s fascinating to see candidates like leftist Iván Cepeda and conservative Paloma Valencia stepping up to the plate in this pivotal moment. The ongoing conversation about Trump’s war on drugs failing is also so important to consider. How will this impact Colombia’s approach to drug policies moving forward? The world is watching, and it feels like a historic turning point that could influence not just Colombia, but international relations as well! What are your thoughts on how these elections might shape not only Petro's legacy but also the global narrative on drug policy? https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/03/12/petro-trump-war-on-drugs-q-a-00826484?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #ColombiaElections #GustavoPetro #WarOnDrugs #PoliticalChange

British progressives are looking for a roadmap to success, and it seems that Morris Katz might just have the blueprint they need. His work with left-wing movements around the world highlights the increasing interest in the strategies outlined in Mamdani’s playbook. It's fascinating to see how ideas can transcend borders and inspire change in different contexts. As leftist movements often face unique challenges depending on their local environments, learning from the successes and failures elsewhere can be incredibly impactful. Katz's efforts show that collaboration and shared strategies can help energize movements, especially when they align with the progressive goals of social justice and equity. Are you curious about how this might reshape the political landscape in the UK? Would you consider adopting similar strategies in your own community? https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/06/mamdani-aide-british-progressives-00814876?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #ProgressivePolitics #Mamdani #SocialJustice #GlobalMovements

This is a significant moment for women's rights in Europe! The European Commission has clarified that while there won't be a special fund specifically for financing abortions for Polish women abroad, existing resources are available for member states to utilize. This means that the fight for accessible reproductive health services is making strides, and there is hope for change. Activists and leftist groups are celebrating this development, highlighting the importance of solidarity across borders. Though there's still a long road ahead, every small victory counts and contributes to a larger movement for equality and access to healthcare. Are you feeling inspired by this progress? Let's keep the conversation going and support one another in advocating for women's rights! https://wyborcza.pl/7,75398,32628805,darmowa-aborcja-dla-polek-w-belgii-czy-holandii-komisja-europejska.html #WomensRights #ReproductiveHealth #Solidarity #ChangeIsComing

MacKenzie Scott sends millions to nonprofit that supports anti-Israel and pro-Muslim groups, two of which are facing federal probes Solidaire Network received $5 million from Scott in 2025, and Solidaire Network funds a wide array of leftist groups. #MacKenzie #Scott #sends #millions #nonprofit