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Trump Leaves War Option with Venezuela on the Table

Peace and Freedom Party Candidate for California Governor Ramsey Robinson speaks at a demonstration against US military action against Venezuela, in San Francisco. U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Venezuela, declaring in a recent interview that he is not ruling out the possibility of war with the South American nation. Speaking to NBC News, Trump stated, “I don’t rule it out, no,” when asked about potential military action against President Nicolás Maduro’s government. The remarks come after Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, a move designed to intensify economic pressure on Caracas. Washington has already seized vessels near Venezuelan waters and conducted strikes on what the administration describes as “drug boats.” These operations have reportedly killed more than 100 people across 28 strikes, sparking criticism in Congress over the legality and humanitarian impact. Trump has accused Maduro’s government of “...
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Montreal Dockworkers Reject Final Offer, Lockout Declared

 

In a significant development, the Montreal Longshoremen’s Union has overwhelmingly rejected the final offer from the Maritime Employers Association (MEA), leading to an immediate lockout. The union, representing approximately 1,200 dockworkers, voted 99.7% against the proposed contract, citing the employer’s refusal to negotiate in good faith.

The MEA expressed disappointment over the outcome, stating that the lockout was unavoidable due to the union’s stance. Essential services and activities unrelated to dockworkers will continue at the port, but the lockout is expected to have substantial economic repercussions, given the Port of Montreal’s role as Canada’s second-largest port, handling nearly $400 million in goods daily.

Union advisor Michel Murray criticized the MEA’s approach, emphasizing that the offer did not address the union’s demands and that the conflict could have been avoided with proper negotiations. The federal labour minister has been urged to intervene to mitigate the economic impact of the lockout.

This lockout adds to the ongoing labor disputes at Canada’s major ports, with workers at the Port of Vancouver also locked out due to a separate contract dispute.


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