Matt WIllgress on why it is important that socialists mark & reflect on the 50th anniversary of the coup against Allende.
Tag: Latin America
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.
Vigilance needed for Presidential elections in Guatemala and Ecuador – Progressive International
"Progressive International Observatory continues to watch the electoral process closely — to ensure that the results of the race are certified — and the popular will of the Guatemalan people respected."
The disturbing rise of violence against women and children under Bolsonaro – Brazil Matters
The 2023 annual report of the Brazilian Public Security Forum highlighted the disturbing rise in violence against women and girls in Bolsonaro's last year in office.
The People of Peru continue their struggle for democracy
It is vital that the British Labour movement continues to spread awareness of the extreme repression faced by the Peruvian movement for democracy, writes Logan Williams.
The economic and environmental achievements of Lula’s Government are cause for celebration
An in-depth look at the economic, environmental and political progress made by President Lula da Silva's government in Brazil.
26 July and the birth of the Revolution – Cuba Solidarity Campaign
Tariq Anderson, Cuba Solidarity Campaign writes on the significance of the 1953 Moncada Barracks attack on its 70th anniversary
The first year of Colombia’s progressive government
Justice for Colombia looks at both the victories and the challenges ahead for progressive Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Hands off Cuba! US stationing nuclear sub at Guantánamo shows need for solidarity
At a time of heightened global tensions, the stationing of a nuclear sub at Guantanamo Bay is a stark reminder of the US's continued violation of Cuba's sovereignty - Cuba Solidarity Campaign.
Why is the Bank of England withholding Venezuelan gold?
Campaigners are fighting to overturn British support for illegal US sanctions against Venezuela - with the return of Venezuelan gold at the centre of the argument.