When Bolivians defeated US imperialism with democracy

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

Tanya Wadhwa
December 29, 2020
IMF approves disbursement of 2 billion USD for Ecuador
Ecuador

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

Tanya Wadhwa
December 22, 2020
Chilean health workers hold an indefinite national strike
Chile

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

Tanya Wadhwa
November 28, 2020
Colombians embark on a fresh national strike against Ivan Duque
Colombia

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

Tanya Wadhwa
November 20, 2020
Right to abortion is one step closer to becoming law in Argentina
Argentina

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

Tanya Wadhwa
November 20, 2020
Colombia witnesses one of the bloodiest weekends of the year
Colombia

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

Tanya Wadhwa
November 17, 2020
1 year after the Sacaba massacre, Bolivians commemorate victims and demand justice
Bolivia

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

Tanya Wadhwa
November 17, 2020
Amid increased violence, Colombians mobilize in defense of life and peace
Colombia

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

Tanya Wadhwa
November 2, 2020