Category: Latin America
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The Long Coup in Ecuador
Elected on a progressive platform, the Moreno government has resorted to the politicization of justice and the militarization of politics to repress its former allies and constituents. Keep reading »
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Lessons from Bolivia: A View from Cuba
Sad news comes from Bolivia. The coup has been accomplished. Once again, the military has decided the game in our Latin American region, treading on the very Constitution they swore … Keep reading »
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The coup in Bolivia: Five lessons
Argentine sociologist Atilio Boron offers an important reflection on the coup in Bolivia. Keep reading »
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Crisis in Chile – an interview with Carlos Torres
Corvin Russel interviews activist and writer Carlos Torres from Santiago on the rapidly developing protests and political crisis in Chile. Keep reading »
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Demands from the Workers of Chile
The uprisings that continue in Chile began as a student protest against a proposed fare increase for public transport. It quickly evolved into a general wave of protest against the … Keep reading »
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Stop Backing a Corrupt, Repressive and Illegitimate Haitian President
Open letter calling on the Canadian government to stop backing a corrupt, repressive and illegitimate Haitian president In recent months, Haitians have demonstrated their overwhelming opposition to President Jovenel Moïse. There … Keep reading »
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Class Struggle in Chile: President Piñera At War With His Own People
Chile has been held up for decades as South America’s clearest example of the stability possible when neoliberal policies are adopted and implemented as if they were religious tenets. The … Keep reading »
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Bolivian Horizons: An Interview with Pablo Solón
Jeffery R. Webber interviews Pablo Solón about the recent elections in Bolivia. Keep reading »
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Indigenous Rising in Ecuador and International Solidarity
After 11 days of an indigenous-led national general strike and state repression, an agreement was achieved by both parties on the night of October 13th #SOSEcuador Keep reading »
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Cuba: Something That Must Be Defended
For starters, I must say that the present juncture hasn’t been particularly harsh for me. It must have been luck, but the right bus has always turned up to get … Keep reading »
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The Vicissitudes of the Latin American State
A Conversation with Mabel Thwaites Rey In early May, while in Buenos Aires, I had an extended conversation with Mabel Thwaites Rey, one of the leading theorists of the Latin American … Keep reading »
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Eternal Builder of Dreams and Hopes: Marta Harnecker (1937 – 2019)
“Well, friends, that’s it for today. You have to live in uncertainty and get ahead no matter what it takes. A hug as always, full of dreams and hopes.” – … Keep reading »