Photo by The Kremlin Guaidó’s self-proclamation as Venezuelan president is the most ridiculous and dangerous coup attempt in recent years. With the shameless backing of Washington, the Venezuelan rightwing intends to place a complete stranger at the helm of the state. This time around, the starting signal was neither a
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Canadian Dimension: The Left and Venezuela
Photo by Boris Vergara During the last two months Venezuela has been faced with a terrible wave of violence. It has already resulted in more than 60 deaths along with looted schools, burned public buildings, destroyed public transportation and emptied hospitals. The major media, however, simply engage in a running
Continue readingCanadian Dimension: The Cuban Epic
Photo by John Puddephatt Cuba brought the greatest ideas of social transformation to several generations of Latin Americans. Its revolution touched the youth, convulsed political organizations and shook the left. In the Sixties Castroism broke with all the dogmas, demonstrating that a socialist process was possible on the continent. Ninety
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