"Despite Biden’s campaign promises the blockade remains in place, and recent announcements to reverse some of Trump’s policies have yet to be implemented."
Tag: Solidarity
Now is the time to Speak up for Palestine
"Alongside the TUC’s clear expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people, policy passed at Labour’s Annual Conferences in 2018, 2019 and 2021 give a clear framework for Labour Party solidarity with the Palestinian people."
Bolivia’s social progress shows a better way is possible
"Across Latin America, the left is leading the fight to protect and maintain the social progress made during the first ‘pink tide’. One of the clearest examples of this can be found in contemporary Bolivia."
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.
Solidarity with Lula in Brazil and those challenging Bolsonaro’s attacks on democracy – Jess Barnard
"We’ve witnessed a disturbing rise in political violence against Lula’s supporters... we must do all we can to ensure that the results of the election are respected" - Jess Barnard
“Political violence and coups have no place in this election” – MPs speak up for Brazilian democracy
On 6th September, MP raised in Parliament Bolsonaro's threats against democracy; asking whether the UK government will put pressure on Bolsonaro to ensure elections are free and fair.
¡Viva la solidaridad! Latin America’s Left Leads the Way
A special international line-up was joined by hundreds of solidarity activists for "¡Viva la solidaridad! Latin America's Left Leads the Way" - a celebration of progressive victories across the region.
The lessons of Nicaragua’s education system and the eradication of illiteracy
"The government organised across the broad spectrum of Nicaraguan society to deliver a ground-breaking literacy campaign across the country" - A look at the eradication of illiteracy in Nicaragua.
A new chapter for Honduras
Honduras overturned over a decade of right-wing coup rule with the election of Xiomara Castro, a clear indicator of progressive change across Latin America.
In Sri Lanka’s crisis, a new president and old problems
After months of protest, Sri Lanks has elected a new President through parliament, not a general election as protests demanded. In-depth analysis of the ongoing crisis by B. Skanthakumar.