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Protest goes international

We’re neutral in any war, not because we don’t believe there is an occupation, but because many of the countries of Latin America have suffered invasions by the same countries that today are extending an invitation to reject the invasion of Ukraine.

News and analysis from, and about, left social movements and parties around the world

Despite difficult conditions, the dream of Latin American integration endures. It is one that the international community, particularly the United States, should share.

Petro’s inaugural year was characterized by guaranteeing free higher education, agrarian reform, reopening of relations with Venezuela, and an attempt to reform health care, labor regulations, and pensions.

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a group of fellow progressive Democrats are heading to South America later this month on a congressional trip that will also challenge Biden administration policy in the region.

The demand: democracy. The response: advancing fascist movements and state repression.

Thunder on the labor front

Reports on mass workers action in France, Italy and UK, and a hard look at the politics of climate rescue

A great transition in our hemisphere, and a labor action news roundup