Chávez supporters organised Venezuela’s largest ever demonstration, in advance of the October 7 Presidential election. Other pictures of the demonstration can be seen here. A statement signed by over 200 prominent people [Read more]
The next 6 weeks are a crucial time to show your solidarity with Venezuela. President Chavez has a significant poll lead for the October 7 Election but there are concerns that the democratic will of the Venezuelan people at the coming elections will not be respected by elements of the right-wing opposition. Come to this rally to show your solidarity!
By Nicky Dempsey
In contrast to the leftist parties which have made advances in some European countries, the Dutch general election registered no progress for parties opposed to austerity or the left more generally.
By Sammy Barker
The 2012 Trade Union Congress was notable for three positions which appear to be historic, and one which has great immediate importance.
Candlelit Vigil Free the Miami Five – Justice for them and their families 6pm-7.30pm Tuesday 18 September US Embassy, Grosvenor Square, London (Bond St tube) with very special guests from Cuba – [Read more]
By Tom Castle
The massacre of at least 34 striking miners at the Marikana platinum mine in South Africa was profoundly shocking, the single most lethal use of force by the South African state since the 1960 Sharpeville massacre. And it stands in stark contrast to the promise held out by the release of Nelson Mandela and democratic South Africa under the leadership of the ANC.
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