"Today, South Africa stands with Palestine, bringing all its history of challenging oppression to the ICJ. This is black unity and solidarity in action."
Tag: Venezuela
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."
25 years on from Hugo Chávez’s election – Spark for 21st Century Socialism and Latin American Liberation
To mark 25 years since Hugo Chavez's election in Venezuela, we hosted a Labour Outlook forum looking at his legacy and impact in the region.
US intervention in Latin America must end – VSC
"The British government should follow Portugal’s example. It should abandon its adherence to the US’s regime change agenda and engage constructively in dialogue with the Venezuelan government."
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."
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.
Stand with social progress and democracy – Arise Festival says “no more Pincohet’s in Latin America”
The Latin America session at Arise Festival 2023 saw hundreds of activists come together to build international solidarity and support for progressive developments in the region.
Latin American Integration Advances In Blow to US Domination
The welcome given to Venezuelan President Maduro by newly elected Brazilian President Lula da Silva marked a sea-change in relations when they met before the recent Summit of South American Presidents.
More voices raised against US sanctions and coup backing in Latin America
After US representatives sign a letter to President Biden critising the damage of sanctions of Latin America, Logan Williams calls for greater international solidarity with progressive movements in the region.
US lawmakers urge President Biden lifts sanctions on Latin America
"We urge you to act swiftly to lift the failed and indiscriminate economic sanctions that were imposed by the prior administration" - 21 US lawmakers urge Biden to lift sanctions on Latin America.