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“When we are united, no one can defeat us!”: Bolivian workers defeat gasolinazo and win new rights
Several weeks after it was introduced, the Paz government repealed the elimination of fuel subsidies in response to the organized struggle of workers, Indigenous people, teachers, and other social movements. Bolivian workers rally at a roadblock during the strikes -- image via X By Pablo Meriguet, People's Dispatch After several weeks of mass marches and road blockades, Bolivian workers succeeded in forcing the recently inaugurated neoliberal government of Rodrigo Paz to repe

The Left Chapter
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Bolivia’s new right-wing government eliminates fuel subsidies and thousands of workers fight back
Massive protests have forced the government to seek dialogue with unions and small and medium-sized mining companies. Protesters are demanding the complete repeal of the decree eliminating hydrocarbon subsidies. Bolivian workers mobilize on December 22 -- image via Ollie Vargas on X By Pablo Meriguet, People's Dispatch The recently inaugurated right-wing government of Rodrigo Paz in Bolivia has kicked off its administration by shaking up the Andean country’s economy and targe

The Left Chapter
Dec 25, 20253 min read


Beyond defeat in Bolivia: the limits of left electoral strategy in Latin America
The defeat of the left in Bolivia has raised a series of existential questions for the left in the region, and led many to draw hurried...

The Left Chapter
Aug 24, 20256 min read


Who Will Lose Out If the Rich Succeed in Helping the Right Win in Bolivia?
There is now a coordinated, well-funded network, backed by big capital, big business, and international financial institutions, working...

The Left Chapter
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Anti-imperialism and international solidarity for New Year - SACP
Excerpt from the South African Communist Party, (SACP) 2024 year-end statement. In solidarity with Cuba, Swaziland, the Saharawi people,...
Michael Laxer
Dec 31, 20244 min read


Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez at ALBA-TCP
Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and...
Michael Laxer
Dec 18, 202410 min read


Reports from the ALBA-TCP Summit
Image via ALBA-TCP On Saturday, December 14, the XXIV Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade...
Michael Laxer
Dec 16, 202411 min read


Miguel Díaz-Canel calls for unity and solidarity against the forces of the ultra-right
Speech by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the X...
Michael Laxer
Jul 12, 20244 min read


Breaking Barriers: The Political Empowerment of Bolivia’s Indigenous Women
The political inclusion of one of Latin America’s most marginalized groups reflects an unprecedented change, but many challenges remain....
Michael Laxer
Jul 5, 20247 min read


Final Declaration of the XXVII Meeting of the São Paulo Forum
Photo of the final plenary session of the XXVII FSP Meeting, June 27 -- photo via the FSP The XXVII Meeting of the leftist and...
Michael Laxer
Jul 2, 20249 min read


Bolivian people and President rise to foil coup attempt
"Brothers, I want to thank you. You have mobilized quickly throughout the country... No one can take away the democracy we've earned in...
Michael Laxer
Jun 27, 20242 min read


"Long live friendship, peace, solidarity and unity among our peoples and all the workers of the world!" - speech by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
All photos by Revolution Studios Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the...
Michael Laxer
May 9, 202420 min read


Informal Settlements on the Front Lines of Wildfire Risk in Bogotá
Vulnerable dwellers were disproportionately affected by recent wildfires in Colombia’s capital. As climate change exacerbates El Niño’s...
Michael Laxer
Mar 7, 20247 min read


Argentina condemns Israeli attack on Jabalia as outrage grows in Latin America
Man holds up Palestinian flag at a Palestinian solidarity rally in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 19 Argentina's Foreign Ministry has...
Michael Laxer
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Bolivia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza slaughter
Minister of the Presidency, María Nela Prada, in her capacity as Acting Foreign Minister, together with the Deputy Minister of Foreign...
Michael Laxer
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Bolivian Women Fight Prejudice to Be Accepted as Mechanics
Miriam Poma stands in the electromechanical workshop for high-end vehicles that she co-owns in the city of El Alto, adjacent to La Paz,...
Michael Laxer
Sep 22, 20236 min read


Red Review #105 -- International Left and Labour News
With news from India, Greece, Ghana, Cuba, China, the USA, France, Turkey, Brazil, Peru and elsewhere. There is also a special section of...
Michael Laxer
Jul 5, 202315 min read


Final Declaration of the XXVI Meeting of the São Paulo Forum
Final plenary photo of the XXVI Meeting of the Forum -- photo via the Sao Paulo Forum The XXVI Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum was held in...
Michael Laxer
Jul 4, 202310 min read


Luis Arce in Cuba
Havana - The President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, held talks on Saturday with the President of the...
Michael Laxer
Jul 2, 20231 min read


Red Review #104 -- International Left and Labour News
With news from India, Greece, Ghana, Ireland, Guatemala, Honduras, Bangladesh, Cuba, China and elsewhere. Remarkable photo of a Communist...
Michael Laxer
Jun 28, 202314 min read
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