Latin America

Bolivia: Workers and farmers bring country to a standstill

By Christian Tello, Alternativa Socialista – Mexico For the past three weeks, thousands of workers and farmers in Bolivia have brought the country to a standstill, protesting the hydrocarbon crisis and inflation caused by the government of Roberto Paz. The mobilizations led
May 27, 2026

Argentina: Crisis and class struggle in crucial election year

By Marcos Ariel, International Socialist Alternative in Argentina The economic, political and social crises are deepening at the same pace as the government and the IMF’s austerity measures. The constant currency devaluations and inflation lead to a greater degree of impoverishment of
May 19, 2023

The revolutionary Marxism of José Carlos Mariátegui

José Carlos Mariátegui was one of Latin America’s greatest Marxists, not only for his prescient theoretical works but also for his role in the Peruvian labour movement. Grasping the significance of his contributions, and their relevance today, requires giving an accurate account
Apr 16, 2023

Peru: La Toma de Lima uprising threatens coup-Government

By Darragh O’Dwyer The historic class confrontation sweeping Peru has entered its 7th week. On one side stands the Peruvian oligarchy and their loyal servants in the form of the deeply unpopular coup government. On the other, are the politically awakened workers,
Feb 4, 2023

Peru: Mass revolt against coup continues

By Darragh O’Dwyer 2022 came to a chaotic close in Peru. When former president Pedro Castillo attempted to dissolve congress and install a ‘government of exception’, he was removed as president and arrested in a parliamentary coup backed by the entire Peruvian
Jan 17, 2023
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Divide & Rule pamphlet by Peter Hadden

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