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Latin America
Latin America
Petro's triumph: A seismic victory for Colombian left
Left-wing Gustavo Petro's historic victory in the Colombian elections ends decades of neoliberal rule but the left must be prepared for the challenges ahead, argues Jonathan Maunders
Victory for the left: Chile votes to end 50 years of neoliberalism
Gabriel Boric's victory is a profound step forward for class-based politics in Chile and Latin America at large, writes John McGrath
Pushback in the ‘backyard’: Venezuelan voters reject US-backed opposition
Regional elections in Venezuela have delivered a significant blow to the US, but the left must continue to oppose imperialist meddling in the region, argues Jonathan Maunders
Historic opportunity for the left in Argentina
Argentina’s congressional elections have delivered a breakthrough for the radical left, but dangers remain, reports Jonathan Maunders
Just like Thatcher, Boris Johnson cosies up to Chilean Tyrants
Boris Johnson is continuing the Tory legacy of supporting human rights abusers, argues Carole Concha Bell
Covid, corruption and calamity: why Guatemalans want the president out
Protesters are leading a national shutdown to force President Giammattei to resign after he sacked the country’s anti-corruption prosecutor, reports Jonathan Maunders
The left breakthrough in Peru: socialist teacher Castillo on the verge of victory
Trade unionist Pedro Castillo’s narrow lead in Peru’s Presidential elections opens up the prospect for radical change, but the right won’t back down quietly, argues Jonathan Maunders
The Colombian National Strike and the uprising against a deadly government
After a month of the National Strike, the Colombian people continue to take to the streets to fight back against a neoliberal government and violent state repression, report Lorena Arrieta R. and Victoria Guy
The Colombian uprising: mass protests rage on despite deadly repression
Jonathan Maunders reports on the mass protests across Colombia in response to police brutality and planned government austerity measures
Peruvians are sick of neoliberalism, but can the left win?
Years of corruption and growing inequality cemented left wing Pedro Castillo’s lead in Peru’s election, but the road to victory is an uphill battle, argues Jonathan Maunders
Ecuador election: what went wrong for the left?
The unexpected defeat of Arauz in Ecuador’s election shows the challenges faced by the left in Latin America and what needs to be done to rebuild, writes Jonathan Maunders
Latin America: a new ‘Pink Tide’?
In Latin America popular movements rejecting neoliberalism are fusing with a left electoral resurgence to make a second ‘Pink Tide’ possible, argues Jonathan Maunders
The University and Social Justice: Struggles Across the Globe - book review
Student movements all over the world, covered in
The University and Social Justice
, show the potential student protest has to challenge the current order, finds Graham Kirkwood
Argentina’s ‘Green Tide’ sweeps closer to an historic victory for abortion rights
The passing of a new bill allowing abortion represents an imminent major victory for Argentine women that was achieved through popular struggle, writes Steph Pike
Radical off the pitch: what they don’t tell you about Maradona
As El Diego leaves us, Enrico Tortolano pays tribute to the boy from the barrio who never forgot where he came from
Guatemala protesters force Congress to shelve corrupt budget
Following a weekend of anti-government protests, Guatemala's Congress has been forced back from putting through a corruption-riddled budget, reports Jonathan Maunders
Mass protests in Peru against the coup and neoliberalism have toppled Merino
Jonathan Maunders unpacks why Peruvians have taken to the streets in opposition to the removal of Vizcarra and a neoliberal constitution that enables corruption
Imperialism is driven back in Bolivia
The return of Evo Morales to Bolivia symbolises the defeat of the Washington-driven coup following the election last month, writes John Clarke
Victory for the movement as Chileans vote to rip up Pinochet constitution
After a year of protests against Chile's right wing government, a decisive majority have voted to replace the constitution in a major victory for the left
Bolivia defies the Washington Consensus
Driven by mass popular resistance, the election of Movement for Socialism signals a major victory against the coup leaders and their neoliberal backers in Washington, writes John Clarke.
The global picture: Covid cases and deaths continue to rise sharply
World leaders like Trump and Johnson trying to get back to business as usual while the virus continues to spread are deliberately sacrificing public health, writes John Clarke
How Bolsonaro can be beaten - a Brazilian socialist speaks out
Thousands have taken to the streets in Brazil against Bolsonaro's misgovernment. Orlando Hill introduces an assessment from Leonardo Pericles of Unidade Populare
Lockdown reading on revolution: some novels set in times of great upheaval
Lindsey German's pick of novels set in revolutionary times
In the Red Corner: the Marxism of José Carlos Mariátegui - book review
Mike Gonzalez,
In The Red Corner
, recovers José Carlos Mariátegui’s Marxist understanding of Latin America in the context of the development of capitalism, finds Orlando Hill
Brazil: the 2013 June Days and the consolidation of the 2018 coup
Leonardo Péricles looks at the character and context of the June Days protests in Brazil which he argues did not directly lead to the 2018 coup
Bolivia: whose side are you on? - election briefing 13 November
Lindsey German on Evo Morales and Farage’s gamble
Bolivia: why the world must stand against the coup
A US-backed coup has forced Bolivia's socialist, indigenous President out in a dangerous turn of events that must be resisted globally, reports Orlando Hill
A very Chilean uprising: Piñera forced to backtrack neoliberal programme
Chile's uprising began with school pupils protesting and escalated to a general strike. Is this the beginning of the end of neoliberalism in Latin America?
From protest to revolt in days: a new phase of global resistance
Insurgent protest is spreading across the globe like wildfire as people take to the streets demanding fundamental change, writes Chris Nineham
Ecuador: victory for the popular protest
Though the fight is far from over, Ecuador's indigenous-led anti-austerity movement has won a major concession from the government, reports Jonathan Maunders
The Long Honduran Night: Resistance, Terror, and the United States in the Aftermath of the Coup - book review
In
The Long Honduran Night
,
Dana Frank gives a personal and detailed account of the resistance of Honduran people and the involvement of the US, finds Orlando Hill
The Mobilization and Demobilization of Middle-Class Revolt - book review
An analysis of hegemony and consciousness among the economically distressed middle class of Argentina provides lessons for activists everywhere, finds Orlando Hill
What happened in the Venezuela coup attempt, and why the threat remains
Juán Guiadó's failed military takeover was a charade, but its international supporters have further interests and plans for ousting Maduro's government, reports Orlando Hill
Venezuela: The US empire is on the march again
As Western leaders impose more sanctions and ultimatums, we must oppose this cynical foreign intervention in Venezuela, writes Rob Winkel
Venezuela faces US-led intervention as Haiti struggles to break free
To understand the imperialist intervention from the US and its allies, look to Haiti and the region's history, argues John Clarke
Before Venezuela: a long history of US imperialism in Latin America
The push for regime change in Venezuela represents the latest in an abhorrent history of intervention in Latin America, writes Vladimir Unkovski-Korica
‘Progressive’ Trudeau government attacks Venezuela
With neoliberalism's sights set on Venezuela, John Clarke examines the imperialism of a superficially progressive Canada
Building Power from Below: Chilean Workers Take on Walmart - book review
The success of trade-union organising in Walmart within Chile shows the potential social power of workers in the most difficult circumstances, finds Orlando Hill
7 things you need to know about the Venezuela coup attempt
As Western leaders impose more sanctions and ultimatums, Robin Winkel explains why we must oppose foreign intervention in Venezuela
Venezuela in the shadow of Trump
Venezuela must be defended from Trump's push for regime change and attempt to export his toxic brand of right wing politics, argues Sean Ledwith
Trump's teargas and racist brutality at the US-Mexico border
As the Migrant Caravan arrived at the US border, they were met with heavy tear gas and rubber bullets in a show of inhumane violence, John Clarke reports
Marx, colonialism and the Global South - Counterfire Media Podcast
Chris Nineham talks to American author and Marxist historian on Marx, colonialism and the Global South, and how Marx's ideas were ahead of their time in the fifth episode of Counterfire Media's Podcast
Trump in the tropics: Bolsonaro takes power in Brazil
Michael Roberts explains how Bolsonaro won the Brazilian presidential election and what capitalism's response is
Migrant Caravan: Trump sends 5000 troops to stop refugees
Thousands of troops have been sent to the US border as Trump vows to stop the Migrant Caravan, reports John Clarke
O efeito Bolsonaro: e agora Brasil?
À medida que as eleições do Brasil avançam para o segundo turno, Orlando Hill examina as perspectivas para a esquerda derrotar a candidatura presidencial da extrema-direita Jair Bolsonaro
The Bolsonaro effect: what now for Brazil?
As Brazil's elections progress to the second round, Orlando Hill examines the prospects for the left in defeating the presidential candidacy of the far right Jair Bolsonaro
Brazil’s election and the Global South’s debt trap
The media present today’s Brazilian elections as a special case but, argues Vladimir Unkovski-Korica, Brazil’s troubles reflect the troubles of the world economy
The Brazilian elections and the fight against the far right
The far right threatens to do well in Brazil's elections this weekend amid a polarised climate of reaction and resistence, reports Orlando Hill
The Battle for Paradise - book review
Naomi Klein gives a stirring account of the struggle against disaster capitalism in Puerto Rico after 2017’s Hurricane Maria, finds Ellen Graubart
A New Hope for Mexico - book review
AMLO, the new Mexican president, represents a break from neoliberalism, despite the political limitations of his programme, argues Orlando Hill
Frida Kahlo: artist and revolutionary
Frida Kahlo was a revolutionary and a politically-committed artist whose art condemned the society she revolted against argues Judy Cox
The rise of president ‘AMLO’: Mexico’s left turn?
The landslide triumph of anti-establishment figure Andrés Manuel López Obrador has emerged from a disastrous social and economic crisis for Mexico’s ruling order and traditional party, opening up a new era of possibility for the left, argues Sean Ledwith
Corruption and Crisis in Peru
As the Peruvian establishment reels, the left must seize the moment, take to the streets and strike a blow, argues Jonathan Maunders
The Pink Tide: Media Access and Political Power in Latin America - book review
The Pink Tide
represents Latin American efforts to reform and democratise the media. While real advances have been made, the limits to reform are made clear, argues Des Freedman
The Last Day of Oppression, and the First Day of the Same - book review
Electing a left-wing government is not enough; Jeffrey Webber’s analysis of Latin America shows that capitalism must be confronted, argues Orlando Hill
Parliament and power: Lessons from Latin America with Jeffery Webber - video
Author and professor Jeffery Webber dissects the political situation in Latin America, how it developed and what lessons can be learnt from it at a London Counterfire public meeting
Peru: the left’s failure
By becoming entrenched in parliamentary politics, the left coalition under Vero Mendoza has undermined its support base
Weakness and Deceit: America and El Salvador's Dirty War
Raymond Bonner’s account of US intervention in El Salvador shows that today’s catastrophic imperialist interventions have a long history, argues Dominic Alexander
Corbyn: a view from afar
An Argentinian perspective on the rise of Jeremy Corbyn from journalist Mariano Schuster
Latin America: reformism hits the rocks
As the economic downturn hits Latin America, Dan Morgan considers the impact on progressive developments and looks ahead to the role of political organisations
Brazil coup: will the left respond?
Héctor Rios takes a look at the context of the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff
Strategy matters: the left in Chile
The lack of a common strategy to confront neoliberalism, and divided by the Communist Party, Hector Ríos looks at the new left in Chile
A World to Build: New Paths toward Twenty-First Century Socialism
A World To Build
shows us alternatives to neoliberalism in recent movements in Latin America, where political strategies have claimed important victories, argues Ian Richardson
The New War on the Poor: The Production of Insecurity in Latin America
The New War on the Poor
shows how neoliberal security regimes produce insecurity, and worse, for poor citizens, while protecting rich interests, finds Ellen Graubart
What is going on in Brazil?
Orlando Hill looks at the mass opposition demonstrations against President Dilma Rousseff just four months after her party's election victory
Venezuela: revolution and progress versus reaction and empire
The choice in Venezuela is stark; social progress versus extreme reaction and US intervention. We should be clear which side we are on argues Matt Willgress