The 23rd National Congress of the Union of Socialist Youth (UJS) came to an end on Sunday (July 5th), in Rio de Janeiro. The Congress held a broad agenda of debates on the challenges of Brazilian youth and defining the political guidelines for the coming years.
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Communist Party of Chile fights against bill on lowering age of criminal responsibility
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Communist Party of Chile (PCC) Representative Bernardo Salinas Maya announced that he will vote against the government's bill to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13.
Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) reiterates solidarity with their people
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The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) shared a second statement reiterating their deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the double earthquake that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24. PCV noted that this tragedy has left hundreds dead, thousands homeless, and a profound sense of sorrow among the Venezuelan working people.
Union of Communist Youth (UJC Brazil) analyses 2026
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National Coordination of the Union of Communist Youth (UJC Brazil), youth of Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) has shared an article titled “Young communists and elections”.
Communist Youth of Venezuela expresses condolences and support with their people
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On 24 June, two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale were recorded in Venezuela.
Communist Party of Colombia remarks elections results
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In the second round of the presidential election in Colombia, far-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella finished ahead of left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda.