Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1749, Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois, French navy officer and politician, Governor General of New France (born 1671) passed away. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1817, Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (died 1862) was born. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
What Latin America's liberators learned from the American Revolution
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Workers World
· Jun 26, 2026
Workers World declares: ‘U.S. hands off Cuba!’
The Cuban Revolution has inspired workers, farmers, oppressed people, socialists and communists worldwide since its 1959 victory. The socialist country has shown what international solidarity means with military and medical aid brought to peoples around the globe. Brooklyn, New York, June 3, 2026. Despite U.S. escalation of military aggression, a . . . Continue reading Workers World declares: ‘U.S. hands off Cuba!’ at Workers.org
Le Monde Diplomatique
· Jun 27, 2026
L'ère des proconsuls
Il n'y a pas si longtemps, les États-Unis devaient soutenir des coups d'État militaires pour dompter une Amérique latine rebelle. Aujourd'hui, l'affaiblissement de la gauche et l'envol de la criminalité favorisent l'expansion d'une droite radicale dans la région. Tout autant que les généraux à () / États-Unis, Colombie, Élections, Narcotrafic, Amérique latine, Extrême droite
EL PAÍS
· Jul 3, 2026
The portrait shedding light on Spain’s decisive role in US independence: ‘This is proof that we are founders, not outsiders’
Growing recognition of the military leader Bernardo de Gálvez is helping highlight the role played by Spain and Latin America in the founding of the United States
teleSUR English
· Jul 2, 2026
Venezuela Activates Caracas-La Guaira Air Bridge for Post-quake Aid
Venezuela’s Government mobilizes comprehensive relief efforts following devastating quakes, ensuring vital supplies reach affected communities in La Guaira and Caracas. The Government of Venezuela, through the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB, in Spanish), has activated an air bridge connecting Caracas, the nation’s capital, with Caraballeda, in La Guaira state, to guarantee the distribution of supplies []
The Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
From ‘America First’ to ‘Donroe Doctrine’? Trump’s Latin America pivot raises eyebrows
Trump's administration sought on Wednesday to rally Latin American nations behind a revamped Monroe Doctrine, the 19th-century policy asserting U.S. primacy across the Americas
The Washington Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump allies push for ‘America First’ in Guatemala
U.S. lobbyists and pundits with the president’s ear are aiding Latin America’s swing to the right.
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Related coverage for "What Latin America's liberators learned from the American Revolution": Workers World — Workers World declares: ‘U.S. hands off Cuba!’. Le Monde Diplomatique — L'ère des proconsuls. EL PAÍS — The portrait shedding light on Spain’s decisive role in US independence: ‘This is proof that we are founders, not outsiders’. teleSUR English — Venezuela Activates Caracas-La Guaira Air Bridge for Post-quake Aid. The Independent — From ‘America First’ to ‘Donroe Doctrine’? Trump’s Latin America pivot raises eyebrows. The Washington Post — Trump allies push for ‘America First’ in Guatemala