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VENEZUELA: Imperialist threats and the limits of populism
Every time the working class and poor of Latin America try to take a step forward and write their own history they confront the power of U.S. imperialism. It uses whatever is in fashion at the time — coups, blockades, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bolivarianism, Bourgeois Democracy, Imperialism, libertarian socialism, Populism, Protests, Socialism, USA, Venezuela, Worker Control
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Venezuela’s Street Protests
For over two months, Venezuela has been in the news around the world. The street protests throughout the country have made people sit up and look. But it seems like the thousand or so people detained in the first month … Continue reading
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Tagged Anarchism, Authoritarianism, Bolivarianism, Chávez, Democracy, Imperialism, Latin America, libertarian socialism, Maduro, Protests, USA, Venezuela, Violence
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VENEZUELA: Perspective and Dialogues
A number of articles about the Venezuelan crisis have already been posted on this blog. In this post, I would like to share some words from my comrades at Alborada in relation to the events of the last few months. … Continue reading
Posted in capitalism, capitalismo, dignidad, dignity, Imperialism, International Relations, justice, Latin America, Latinoamérica, política, politics, revolution, socialism, socialismo, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged 2014 Opposition Protests, Capitalism, CIA, Crisis, Imperialism, Imperialist Interference, International Media, Latin America, Media Lies, MUD, Nicolás Maduro, Politics, Press, Right-Wing, Socialism, The Media, USA, Venezuela, Violence
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VENEZUELA: The CIA’s Strategies
In his youth, Raúl Capote was offered an infinite amount of money by the CIA to conspire in Cuba. But Capote was in fact working for Cuban national security, and began to serve as a double agent. In an interview … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014 opposition violence, Capitalism, CIA, Conspiracy, Demonstrations, Fascism, Imperialism, Interference, internal destabilisation, Plots, Protests, Riots, Socialism, Universities, US intervention, USA, Venezuela, Violence
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Venezuelan Human Rights Experts Call for End to “Media Distortion” of Protests
On March 21st 2014, thirty six Venezuelan human rights activists analysed the overall situation in the country, arguing that there has been a purposeful distortion of the situation by the mass media and even some NGOs for political reasons. As … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014 Opposition Protests, Capitalism, Fascism, Human Rights, Imperialism, Latin America, Media, Socialism, USA, Venezuela
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The True Face of the Venezuelan Opposition
Many media outlets portray Venezuela’s youthful opposition as “peaceful protesters”, similar to those in the Arab Spring, the Occupy movement, or other movements in Latin America. They are, however, very different, and it is important to highlight some of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitalism, Crisis, Guy Fawkes, Imperialism, Media, Opposition, Press, Socialism, US Interference, Venezuela, Venezuelan Protests 2014
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Ukraine, Venezuela, and Bosnia: The Struggle Continues
Foreign intervention in Ukraine led to a putsch by far-right forces on Saturday. One day before, an EU truce laid the groundwork for the formation of a national unity government, leaving President Yanukovych as a ‘powerless figurehead’. But protesters, backed … Continue reading
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Tagged Bosnia, Capitalism, EU, European Union, Fascism, Government, Imperialism, Protests, Resistance, Russia, Socialism, Ukraine, USA, Venezuela
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Venezuela: An Arena in the Global Fight Against Capitalism and Fascism
Venezuela has been an inspiration for many people in Latin America and around the world since the electoral victory of Hugo Chávez in 1998. His Bolivarian Revolution has improved working conditions, rights, and social welfare for working class Venezuelans. However, … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitalism, Fascism, Protests, Socialism, Venezuela
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Resistance Is Fertile 