With 350,000 in Attendance, Claudia Sheinbaum’s Zocalo Rally Shows Mexico’s Fourth Transformation Is Thriving
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With 350,000 in Attendance, Claudia Sheinbaum’s Zocalo Rally Shows Mexico’s Fourth Transformation Is Thriving

On January 12, 350,000 people made it out to the Zocalo to see Claudia Sheinbaum address the people and celebrate 100 days as the Presidenta of Mexico. Throughout her hour-long speech Sheinbaum addressed the central role of empowering women in her presidency, outlined her policies and achievements so far and directly spoke to relations with the United States.

Petro Government in Colombia Confronts Lawfare, Alvaro Uribe and US Intervention
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Petro Government in Colombia Confronts Lawfare, Alvaro Uribe and US Intervention

President Gustavo Petro’s Historic Pact government, in power since 2022, is a first in Colombia’s history. No other party ever aspired to serve all Colombians. Its existence depends on push-back against Colombia’s peculiar mix of corporations, big landowners, financial moguls, and narco-traffickers. Difficulties are cropping up now that call for sharpened resistance.

Two Elections, Two Outcomes: Prospects for Human Rights in Guatemala and El Salvador
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Two Elections, Two Outcomes: Prospects for Human Rights in Guatemala and El Salvador

On January 15, 2024, Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in as President of Guatemala. A month later, President Nayib Bukele was unconstitutionally re-elected to a second term in El Salvador. What will the future of these two presidencies look like for human rights defenders?

The Dream of a Thing: Refounding the Economy of a Venezuelan Commune
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The Dream of a Thing: Refounding the Economy of a Venezuelan Commune

In a vividly drawn account of El Maizal Commune, the author provides readers with a window into the inner workings of a community refounded with an eye toward building a new “alternative communal economy.” The task is not only revolutionary, but liberating and creative. Also: ‘Maduro Appoints El Maizal’s Ángel Prado Minister of Communes’.

Leftist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Landslide Victory in Mexico Presidential Election – 2 Articles
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Leftist Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Landslide Victory in Mexico Presidential Election – 2 Articles

Claudia Sheinbaum’s epic electoral victory would not have been possible without AMLO’s enduring — indeed, ripening — popularity. Two articles on the challenges facing Mexico’s first woman president.

Communication By and For the People: A Conversation with Thierry Deronne
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Communication By and For the People: A Conversation with Thierry Deronne

Thierry Deronne is a Belgian-born filmmaker who has long accompanied working-class and campesino struggles in Latin America. He talks about the philosophy driving the community media movement and the future of popular communication, and specifically his current project: Hugo Chávez Popular Cinema and Theatre School.