Latin America & the Caribbean

Chile’s people defy cops and army to demand gov’t resignChile’s people defy cops and army to demand gov’t resign

Chile’s people defy cops and army to demand gov’t resign

Oct. 28 -- Indigenous Mapuche people, students, workers, retired workers, women, people from all but the most privileged sectors of…

October 29, 2019
Haiti’s people rise up, say President Moïse must goHaiti’s people rise up, say President Moïse must go

Haiti’s people rise up, say President Moïse must go

Hundreds of thousands of Haitians -- particularly the poor of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere -- came out…

October 24, 2019
In Chile, one abuse too manyIn Chile, one abuse too many

In Chile, one abuse too many

The ideology of the “Chicago Boys” is facing its moment of truth in Latin America. This week, the Chilean government’s…

October 23, 2019
Un reporte interno del levantamiento indígena en EcuadorUn reporte interno del levantamiento indígena en Ecuador

Un reporte interno del levantamiento indígena en Ecuador

Octubre 16-- El 7 de octubre, 4000 indígenas de pueblos de los alrededores del mismo cantón marcharon durante cuatro horas…

October 23, 2019
Legendary Cuban ballerina, Alicia Alonso, ¡presente!Legendary Cuban ballerina, Alicia Alonso, ¡presente!

Legendary Cuban ballerina, Alicia Alonso, ¡presente!

The following obituary of Alicia Alonso was written by Prensa Latina on Oct. 17 and appeared in its entirety in…

October 23, 2019
An inside account of the Indigenous uprising in EcuadorAn inside account of the Indigenous uprising in Ecuador

An inside account of the Indigenous uprising in Ecuador

Oct. 16 -- On Oct. 7, 4000 Indigenous people from towns in and around the same canton marched for four…

October 18, 2019
First International Women’s Congress calls for unity and solidarityFirst International Women’s Congress calls for unity and solidarity

First International Women’s Congress calls for unity and solidarity

The following is based on a slightly modified translation by Resumen Latinoamericano, published Sept. 21. The First International Women’s Congress…

October 17, 2019
En Ecuador, ¿por qué la victoria del movimiento indigenista no es total?En Ecuador, ¿por qué la victoria del movimiento indigenista no es total?

En Ecuador, ¿por qué la victoria del movimiento indigenista no es total?

Publicado en pagina12.com.ar, el 15 de octubre. Hay celebraciones en Ecuador. Comenzaron el domingo por la noche cuando el gobierno…

October 15, 2019
Ecuador strike pushes back austerityEcuador strike pushes back austerity

Ecuador strike pushes back austerity

Oct. 14 -- Eleven days of massive protest, especially by Indigenous communities marching all over Ecuador, forced President Lenín Moreno…

October 15, 2019
Indigenous peoples take lead in Ecuador’s general strikeIndigenous peoples take lead in Ecuador’s general strike

Indigenous peoples take lead in Ecuador’s general strike

Oct. 11 − Today, after nine days of the people’s uprising here, Ibarra was again without buses or taxis, and…

October 14, 2019