Jon Trickett looks back at 50 years since the coup against Salvador Allende's socialist government in Chile.
Tag: Chile
The British Government is currently aping General Pinochet – so, where is the anger on the British left?
With the Northern Ireland Legacy Bill seeks to grand amnesty for British soldiers involved in massacres in Ireland, comparisons are being drawn with Pinochet's amnesty for those involved in the bloody coup in Chile.
Honour Allende with Solidarity, Struggle & Socialism Today – Matt Willgress
Matt WIllgress on why it is important that socialists mark & reflect on the 50th anniversary of the coup against Allende.
50 years since the bloody coup d’etat in Chile
September 11th marks the 50th anniversary of the coup against President Allende in Chile that saw US-backed dictator Pinochet take power and the beginning of the neoliberal project.
Labour and Latin American Sovereignty – Dr Francisco Dominguez
The left has elected presidents in Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Honduras, Peru, Chile, and now in Colombia, but... is still subjected to hostile acts of aggression by the US and its Atlantic accomplices, including the UK.
Win or lose, a watershed moment for abortion rights in Chile
"Win or lose, the Constitutional Convention & the mass movement that brought it about mark a watershed moment in Chilean history."
¡Viva la solidaridad! Latin America’s left leads the way
Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico & Bolivia have shown a resurgence in progressive politics, with Brazil set to do the same. Read the call for solidarity with these leading movements for change.
The Sovereignty Battle for Chile’s Natural Resources – Manuel Riesco, Chilean Economist & Academic
Chilean economist Manuel Riesco on the fight to nationalise copper in Chile, ending decades of corporate extraction started by Pinochet.
1000s of activists join Jeremy Corbyn in Solidarity with Latin America’s left
This week, thousands of activists tuned in for an online rally "Latin America's 2nd Pink Tide" in support of progressive movements across Latin America with Jeremy Corbyn and speakers from across the region.
With a Socialist elected President in Chile, the task of the left in Britain is to offer solidarity – Jon Trickett MP
"Yesterday’s election brings home Allende’s promise. The hope which this brings can best be fulfilled by the Chilean people working to build a country based once more on the social justice which Allende had been working on." By Jon Trickett MP The election of a socialist President in Chile yesterday is an important event historically.…