Chilean Government spokesperson Camila Vallejo has challenged statements from opposition candidates which trivialise - and even justify - the brutal 1973 coup.
Tag: Chile
“Youth Unity to Hold Back the Right:” Young Members of Unity for Chile Pave the Way in Support of Jeannette Jara
Youth activists from various parties in the Unity for Chile alliance gathered to discuss how to develop the policy agenda of and build support for Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara ahead of upcoming elections.
Chile: A Major Victory for the People and the Left, with Strategic Impact
Chile's El Siglo newspaper on the significance of Jeannette Jara's triumph in primary votes to determine the progressive Unity for Chile alliance Presidential candidate this November.
Socialism and Black Liberation Vs Far-Right Imperialism in Latin America
"Around the world socialist, anti-imperialist, black liberation struggles show us the power of solidarity and internationalism. They illustrate why we must not despair even though imperialism is aiming to drive us back."
Viva La Solidaridad – Latin America’s Left stands with Palestine
In Latin America, the efforts by progressive parties and movements have led to multiple Latin American nations to recall their respective ambassadors from Israel
The Left can take inspiration from Latin America’s progress and struggle
"Across Latin America, labour, social and left-wing movements have mobilised millions in the last period... in Brazil, that spirit of resistance led to Lula's return to the presidency."
To build a better future, it is important that we know what happened in our past – Jon Trickett on 50 years since the coup in Chile
Jon Trickett looks back at 50 years since the coup against Salvador Allende's socialist government in 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.