Tanya Wadhwa
When Bolivians defeated US imperialism with democracy
The resounding victory of the MAS presidential ticket in the elections held on October 18 came after a year of struggle against the US-backed coup regime
IMF approves disbursement of 2 billion USD for Ecuador
Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno says the funds will be used for “social protection and economic reactivation”, however, the deal calls for a lower minimum wage, higher sales taxes, labor reform, and limited public investment
Chilean health workers hold an indefinite national strike
The healthcare professionals are demanding special bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic and a greater budget for the public health sector in 2021, among other measures
Colombians embark on a fresh national strike against Ivan Duque
The nationwide protest is being carried out in rejection police brutality, economic crisis, massacres and the indifference of the national government towards them
Right to abortion is one step closer to becoming law in Argentina
President Alberto Fernández sent the bill to legalize abortion to the National Congress for consideration on November 17
Colombia witnesses one of the bloodiest weekends of the year
This weekend, between November 13 & 15, twelve Colombians including two minors were assassinated by illegal paramilitary groups and national security officials
1 year after the Sacaba massacre, Bolivians commemorate victims and demand justice
According to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), 36 people lost their lives in different parts of Bolivia during the post-coup police and military repression
Amid increased violence, Colombians mobilize in defense of life and peace
Social movements have taken to the streets and highways in rejection of the concerning escalation of violence against communities

