“Let’s give a shout out to those people in Ecuador that are standing up against what the IMF are doing to their economy and their people" U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders have both sent messages of solidarity to the recent anti-IMF protests in Ecuador, which have succeeded in forcing the government... Continue Reading →
No to Trump’s war threats and blockades
By Ken Livingstone Im pleased to be speaking at the upcoming annual Latin America Conference. This is a highlight of the progressive calendar here in Britain, and a vital event to support socialist parties, workers, trade unions and progressive movements in Latin America who are standing up to both neoliberalism and hostility from the... Continue Reading →
Solidarity with Bolivia – Speech by Young Labour’s Marcus Barnett
Speech to the recent Solidarity with Bolivia Meeting in London by Marcus Barnett, International Officer of Young Labour. Bolivian trade unionist Manuel Bueno will be speaking at the at the Adelante Latin America 2019 Conference Sat 23 Nov - get your ticket here: bit.ly/la19ticket Comrades and friends, thank you for the honour of having... Continue Reading →
Protests Rock Ecuador as IMF-Imposed Austerity Measures Take Effect
Original Democracy Now article here Ecuador’s president has declared a national emergency as protests rage nationwide over his decision to end diesel and gasoline subsidies. President Lenín Moreno’s austerity measures met a key demand of the International Monetary Fund as part of a $4.2 billion deal agreed to in February. On Thursday, protesters spilled... Continue Reading →
The Black Creoles: Documentary Screening + Director Q&A
Black History Month event Alborada and Luna Films presents The Black Creoles: Memories and Identities Directors: María José Alvarez and Martha Clarissa Hernández | Nicaragua | 90 mins | Luna Films | 2011 | Spanish w/ English Subtitles This documentary tells the untold story of Nicaragua’s African descendants of the Caribbean Coast. The film collects... Continue Reading →
New Speaker Announced: Edgardo Llano General Secretary of the Argentinian Air Transport Union to speak at Latin America 2019
We are delighted to announce Edgardo Llano, General Secretary of APA the Argentinian Air Transport Union speaking at the Latin America Conference 2019 Sat 23 November - trade unions and social movements have called massive demonstrations across Argentina as outlined below. Get your ticket for the conference here: bit.ly/LA19ticket Original Article: Telesur English Argentina’s Unemployed Workers... Continue Reading →
REGISTER FOR LATIN AMERICA 2019 conference now
To register for the Conference you can buy tickets online at http://bit.ly/LA19ticket or by phone 020 7490 5715 or contact us to pay by cheque. Download the leaflet for the event here
Cuba Sends Doctors & Teachers to Hurricane Hit Bahamas
"As is always the case with Cuban cooperators in other parts of the world, in the face of these disasters, everyone will [also] contribute their efforts in the recovery stage." Cuba’s government confirmed on Wednesday that they have sent a number of doctors and teachers to areas of the Bahamas which have been hit by... Continue Reading →
Evo Morales, providing leadership in times of adversity
While other South American leaders delayed operations to fight fires for days as flames spread across the Amazon, Bolivian President Evo Morales Ayma personally led efforts to confront the tragedy Originally from Granma, by Enrique Moreno Gimeranez While other South American leaders stood idly by, and delayed operations to fight fires days after the flames... Continue Reading →
The future of progress is at stake in the Bolivian October elections
Ken Livingstone who will be speaking at Latin America Conference 2019 writes for The Morning Star about the forthcoming Bolivia elections - register for your ticket here: bit.ly/LA19ticket BUOYANT economy and the recent launch of universal healthcare has helped Bolivian President Evo Morales to gain an 11 per cent advantage over his nearest rival,... Continue Reading →