Last week the USA stole Venezuelan oil, reportedly worth up to 95 million dollars. This naked act of theft is nothing short of brazen imperialist bullying. It is a major escalation in Trump’s push for regime change in Venezuela, which it is our revolutionary duty to oppose.
Recently there has been a renewed effort by the US to clamp down on Venezuela. Given this, we are publishing a talk by Jorge Martin from this year’s Revolution Festival on the history of the Bolivarian Revolution and Hugo Chavez. This incredible event is rich in lessons for those wanting to fight imperialism and capitalism today.Â
Since August, the United States has ramped up its military presence in the Caribbean with the goal of overthrowing the Venezuelan government. This imperialist bullying must be opposed. Our position is clear: Hands off Venezuela – Hands off Columbia!
There has been much optimism surrounding the election of left-wing governments in Colombia, Chile, Brazil, and other Latin American countries. But already, these are hitting up against barriers. Only revolutionary struggle can offer a way forward.
In this discussion, speakers from various organisations, including Jorge MartÃn of the IMT, discuss the situation in Peru and the way forward for the struggle.
With the struggle of workers and peasants in Peru sharpening, internationalist activists in London gathered last night at a solidarity meeting co-organised by the Marxist Student Federation. We offer our full support to this inspiring movement.
Following the ousting of President Castillo last December, the struggle in Peru is sharpening, with state repression against protestors and activists. The international labour movement must show solidarity with Peruvian workers and peasants.
Left-wingers are celebrating Lula’s election victory in Brazil. But the far-right threat of Bolsonarismo remains. And in the context of capitalist crisis, Lula will have few crumbs to offer. Workers and youth must fight for revolutionary change.
In another stinking display of hypocrisy, British imperialism is meddling in the political affairs of another sovereign country, refusing the Maduro government access to Venezuelan gold stored in the Bank of England. We say: Hands off Venezuela!
Jorge Martin discusses the events that have challenged the capitalist system in Latin America.
Keelan Kellegher discusses the impact of the Cuban Revolution, and in what ways it can be defended against imperialism and taken forward to a world revolution.
This week’s planned protests in Cuba ended in failure, with the forces of reaction unable to mobilise ordinary people to their cause. On the other side, young communists are beginning to organise in defence of the Cuban Revolution.