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Peoples Dispatch
Future of Tía María Mining Project Hangs in the Balance
11 Oct 2019
The Peruvian Mining Council held a public hearing on the Tía María mining project and the final ruling will decide the future of the mining project resisted for almost a decade.
Peoples Dispatch
State of Emergency Declared in Ecuador Amid Mass Protests
07 Oct 2019
Thousands mobilised on October 3 across Ecuador in rejection of the new set of neoliberal economic measures announced by Lenin Moreno on Tuesday, 277 were detained.
Peoples Dispatch
Social Movements in Argentina Mobilise Against Macri
25 Aug 2019
The intensified struggle is in response to the desperate situation that Argentinians have to face because of a spiraling economic crisis brought about by Mauricio Macri’s neoliberal policies.
Cristiane Sampaio
Peasant Women Lead 100,000-Strong March in Brasília
17 Aug 2019
Latin America’s largest demonstration organized by female rural workers, Daisies’ March energizes people’s struggle.
Peoples Dispatch
Indigenous Movements in Colombia Declare a State of Emergency Over Assassinations
14 Aug 2019
After the attack on the Indigenous Guardia on August 10, organizations are demanding that the government of Iván Duque take steps to stop the genocide of Colombia’s Indigenous people.
Peoples Dispatch
Macri Defeated in Primary Elections in Argentina
13 Aug 2019
The results show that Argentines have had enough of Macri’s neoliberal and repressive policies and are ready for a more progressive government.
Prabhat Patnaik
Commoditisation of Politics: A Striking Contrast in India and Venezuela
03 Aug 2019
The shift from people being mere “objects” to playing a “subject” role requires the pursuit of an alternative politics which puts before them an alternative agenda.
Tanya Wadhwa
Peru: Protesters Demand a Definite End of the Tía María Mining Project
02 Aug 2019
Several sectors of the Arequipa region have decided to go on an indefinite general strike and will demonstrate in Lima next week.
Brasil de Fato
Armed Group Invades Indigenous Village in Amazon After its Leader Is Found Dead
31 Jul 2019
As tensions escalate, senator says there are fears of enormous potential for bloody conflict in the region.
Peoples Dispatch
Explained: War on Venezuela (Part 2)
29 Jun 2019
In the second part of this explainer series, we will be focussing on the impact of the sanctions that were imposed in 2019.