Elections and building socialism under hybrid war: A Venezuelan perspective
Venezuela

Elections and building socialism under hybrid war: A Venezuelan perspective

Hernán Vargas of the Movimiento de Pobladores y Pobladoras discusses the legislative elections in Venezuela held on December 6 and what they mean for politics in the country

Zoe and Zoe Alexandra
December 15, 2020
Venezuelan elections: What lies ahead?
Venezuela

Venezuelan elections: What lies ahead?

The legislative elections in Venezuela saw the ruling Great Patriotic Pole emerge victorious. The new Assembly has a number of challenges with far right-wing sections under Juan Guaidó continuing to foment discontent, and the country facing an economic crisis

Zoe and Zoe Alexandra
December 8, 2020
Millions of Venezuelans are set to vote today in historic National Assembly elections
Venezuela

Millions of Venezuelans are set to vote today in historic National Assembly elections

The election for the 277-member National Assembly is vital considering how sections of the legislature were in the forefront of coup attempts against the democratically elected government of Nicolás Maduro

Zoe and Zoe Alexandra
December 6, 2020
Carlos Barrientos: There is rage on the streets of Guatemala
Guatemala

Carlos Barrientos: There is rage on the streets of Guatemala

What brought over 500,000 people to the streets in Guatemala on Saturday, and why are people not leaving the streets after the controversial budget was suspended?

Zoe and Zoe Alexandra
November 24, 2020
Peru has a new interim president but social movements demand ‘refoundation’
Peru

Peru has a new interim president but social movements demand ‘refoundation’

Francisco Sagasti was chosen as interim president by Congress on Monday. This follows the resignation of interim president Manuel Merino after mass outrage over the assassination of two protesters by the police on Saturday

Zoe and Zoe Alexandra
November 16, 2020
Is Peru witnessing a parliamentary coup?
Peru

Is Peru witnessing a parliamentary coup?

What are the forces behind Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra’s impeachment following a rapid and bizarre session of the Congress? Who stands to benefit? Why have thousands taken to the streets to protest?

Zoe and Zoe Alexandra
November 13, 2020
What is happening with the Berta Cáceres case?
Honduras

What is happening with the Berta Cáceres case?

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new challenges in the struggle for justice for Berta Cáceres, a leader of COPINH assassinated by hitmen with links to the Honduran state in 2016

Zoe and Zoe Alexandra
November 11, 2020
After “11 months of pain,” Bolivia returns to democracy
Bolivia

After “11 months of pain,” Bolivia returns to democracy

Luis Arce and David Choquehuanca will be sworn in tomorrow as president and vice-president of Bolivia, just one year after the coup d’état. Incoming senator Leonardo Loza speaks about the year of repression, and the steadfast resistance to it

Zoe and Zoe Alexandra
November 7, 2020