Anti-racists and Black Liberation activists must discuss this new situation. A counter movement has to be mobilised, building on and extending the currently existing movements. The new blog For Liberation,...
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Chávez’s victory is not just for Venezuela but for the world
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Portuguese anti-austerity struggle intensifies
By Nicky Dempsey
The main Portuguese trade union federation the Communist-led CGTP has called a one-day general strike for November 14 in response to the announcement of the government’s latest austerity measures.
The announcement follows huge mobilisations against government policies, in what were widely described as the largest demonstrations in Portugal since the revolution which overthrew the Caetano dictatorship in 1974.
Chávez supporters host Venezuela’s largest ever demonstration
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]
Rally for Venezuela 26 September
6.30pm (open from 6.00pm)
Hamilton House (NUT HQ), London, WC1R 4RL
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!
The Dutch elections and the European left
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.