Colombia: Broad general strike challenges 'narc-oligarchy'
John Catalinotto | workers.org | 2021-05-26
May 23 — The general strike against anti-poor "reforms" in Colombia is finishing its fourth week. So far, every test of strength has shown popular support has grown in defiance of police and fascist murders and beatings of protesters and the threat of COVID-19, which has already killed 85,000 people. . . . | Continue reading Colombia: Broad general strike challenges 'narc-oligarchy' at Workers.org…
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Amid raging pandemic, Peruvian police evict thousands of working class families
wsws.org | 2021-05-26
The violent evictions of the unemployed and homeless is one more crime in the Peruvian government's homicidal handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2021/05/26/peru-m26.html

Juan Grabois, member of International Solidarity Mission to Colombia, deported on arrival
ARG Medios | peoplesdispatch.org | 2021-05-26
Colombia migration authorities denied entrance to Juan Grabois who is part of an Argentinian human rights delegation. The International Mission of Solidarity and Human Rights Observation arrived on May 25 to Colombia and is made up of different human rights and social organizations from Argentina and other countries in the region. | Grabois explained on Twitter that "After a series of physical attacks witnessed by several people and by security cameras, the Colombian government expelled me from its territory because it considers me a risk to State Security." | He also added that "they took my documents and luggag…
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The Political Situation & the National Strike in Colombia
Editor2 | orinocotribune.com | 2021-05-26
By Pedro Santana Rodríguez — May 20, 2021 | The protests in Colombia have continued for 23 days in the midst of brutal repression that has resulted in more than 50 demonstrators killed, according to the non-governmental organization INDEPAZ (Institute of Studies for Development and Peace), as of May 18, 2021. There were 46 cases of killings by police, in addition to six other cases that were in the process of verification, the latter in the city of Cali. As of May 12th, according to a joint report by INDEPAZ and Temblores, there had also been 278 wounded, 32 eye injuries, 356 physical aggressions, 18 acts of…
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Juan Grabois, member of International Solidarity Mission to Colombia, deported on arrival
ARG Medios | peoplesdispatch.org | 2021-05-26
Colombia migration authorities denied entrance to Juan Grabois who is part of an Argentinian human rights delegation. The International Mission of Solidarity and Human Rights Observation arrived on May 25 to Colombia and is made up of different human rights and social organizations from Argentina and other countries in the region. | Grabois explained on Twitter that "After a series of physical attacks witnessed by several people and by security cameras, the Colombian government expelled me from its territory because it considers me a risk to State Security." | He also added that "they took my documents and luggag…
peoplesdispatch.org/2021/05/26/juan-grabois-member-of-international-solidarity-mission-to-colombia-deported-on-arrival/

The communal cooking pot
Eds. | mronline.org | 2021-05-26
In Chile, community food networks and mutual aid tell us that the revolution starts close to home writes Jumanah Younis | May 26, 2021 | Newswire…
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The Political Situation & the National Strike in Colombia
Editor2 | orinocotribune.com | 2021-05-26
By Pedro Santana Rodríguez — May 20, 2021 | The protests in Colombia have continued for 23 days in the midst of brutal repression that has resulted in more than 50 demonstrators killed, according to the non-governmental organization INDEPAZ (Institute of Studies for Development and Peace), as of May 18, 2021. There were 46 cases of killings by police, in addition to six other cases that were in the process of verification, the latter in the city of Cali. As of May 12th, according to a joint report by INDEPAZ and Temblores, there had also been 278 wounded, 32 eye injuries, 356 physical aggressions, 18 acts of…
orinocotribune.com/the-political-situation-the-national-strike-in-colombia/

Colombian Rioters Burn Palace Of Justice In Tulua, As Protests Rage For Nearly A Month
Anonymous007 | southfront.org | 2021-05-26
Click to see full-size image | On May 25th, the Palace of Justice in the Colombian city of Tuluá was set on fire after a wave of violent riots. | Rechazo y condeno estos actos de terrorismo que buscan sembrar caos y miedo. Ataques como los de esta noche en Tuluá dejan de ser vandálicos y se convierten en actos terroristas. La protesta pacífica es legítima, la violencia es delito. pic.twitter.com/bMO59OULWQ | — Wilson Rui…
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The communal cooking pot
Jumanah Younis | zcomm.org | 2021-05-26
In Chile, community food networks and mutual aid tell us that the revolution starts close to home…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/the-communal-cooking-pot/

El amor por los bombardeos de la "disidencia" cubana
José Manzaneda | globalizacion.ca | 2021-05-25
La llamada "disidencia" cubana no tiene dudas sobre sus paradigmas de democracia y libertad: son Israel y Colombia. | Los bombardeos israelíes sobre Gaza han causado, en menos de una semana, cerca de 200 muertes entre la población palestina (1). Una…
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Peru: Congress Convenes Session To Investigate VRAEM Massacre
telesurenglish.net | 2021-05-25
Peru's Congress convened a hearing to address the recent assassinations in the Vraem region attributed by the government to the Shining Path guerrilla. | RELATED: | Peru Ratifies Forced Sterilizations Case Against Fujimori | On Monday, Armed Forces Joint Command officials initially reported the killing of 18 people in the Vizcatan district in the Valley of the Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro rivers (VRAEM). | Defense Minister Nuria Esparch attributed the massacre to Shining Path militia…
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Rejection to Duque Rises To Unprecedented Highs in Colombia
telesurenglish.net | 2021-05-25
Ivan Duque has become the most unpopular president in Colombia's history, the latest survey by Invamer pollster revealed on Tuesday. | RELATED: | Massacre of Young People Reported in Valle Del Cauca, Colombia | According to the poll, Duque has reached a 76 percent disapproval rate, amid widespread turmoil for almost a month, marked by police brutality, disappearances of demonstrators, and violations of human rights. | Niegan ingreso a Colombia de integrante de Misión humanitaria…
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Colombia: "The Regime is Willing to Massacre the People to Defend its Interests"
Internationalist 360 ∞ | libya360.wordpress.com | 2021-05-25
Carlos Aznarez and Jimmy Moreno The national strike that began on April 28 continues, the people are still taking to the streets. Tthere are marches and protests, but also a lot of repression and the famous dialogue announced by the government is nowhere to be seen. Beyond the fireworks announcements by Iván Duque pretending that… Read…
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Brazilian Judge Orders Bolsonaro To Protect Indigenous Peoples
telesurenglish.net | 2021-05-25
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) on Monday ordered President Jair Bolsonaro's administration to take "all means necessary to protect Indigenous populations' lives, health, and safety" in the Yanomami and Munduruku lands, which are located in the states of Roraima, Para, Amazonas, and Mato Grosso. | RELATED | Brazil Adds 790 COVID Deaths in 24 Hours and Approaches 450,000 | In these territories, illegal miners, loggers, and agribusiness have been attacking and harassing thes…
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Paraguay To Buy 1 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines
telesurenglish.net | 2021-05-25
Paraguay's Health Minister Julio Borba on Monday announced a contract with Pfizer-BioNTech for the purchase of 1,000,000 COVID-19 vaccines. | RELATED: | Paraguay To Enforce New Restrictions in COVID 19 Red Spots | The contract allows the purchase of more doses which will arrive in large batches. Due to confidentiality clauses, however, the arrival dates have been not disclosed. | Borja also confirmed the arrival of 134,400 vaccines secured through the COVAX mechanism over the wee…
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Chile's Constitutional Elections: 'This Continues, But We Won't Stop Taking to the Streets'
Editor2 | orinocotribune.com | 2021-05-25
In the context of Chile's recent elections for the Constitutional Convention, we spoke with Nuriluz Hermosilla Osorio, archaeologist, one of three spokespersons of the Coordinadora Feminista 8M, and member of the Social-Environmental Committee, and the Human Rights and Feminist Memory Committee. | -What is the significance of the recent triumphs for the women of the Constitutional Convention, for feminists, Indigenous women, and for environmentalists? | -This is another milestone in what has been a long and hard road. Above all, hard, with many dead and mutilated. It is a struggle that the Mapuche peoples have be…
orinocotribune.com/chiles-constitutional-elections-this-continues-but-we-wont-stop-taking-to-the-streets/

Chile's Constitutional Elections: 'This Continues, But We Won't Stop Taking to the Streets'
Editor2 | orinocotribune.com | 2021-05-25
In the context of Chile's recent elections for the Constitutional Convention, we spoke with Nuriluz Hermosilla Osorio, archaeologist, one of three spokespersons of the Coordinadora Feminista 8M, and member of the Social-Environmental Committee, and the Human Rights and Feminist Memory Committee. | -What is the significance of the recent triumphs for the women of the Constitutional Convention, for feminists, Indigenous women, and for environmentalists? | -This is another milestone in what has been a long and hard road. Above all, hard, with many dead and mutilated. It is a struggle that the Mapuche peoples have be…
orinocotribune.com/chiles-constitutional-elections-this-continues-but-we-wont-stop-taking-to-the-streets/

Colombia: 11 People Injured In New Day Of Police Brutality
telesurenglish.net | 2021-05-25
Human rights defenders reported that several Colombian cities were affected by new episodes of police brutality on Monday night. | RELATED: | Colombians Rekindle Their National Strike Amid State Terrorism | In Bogota, at least 11 people were injured with firearms. Mobile Anti-Riot Squadron (ESMAD) agents cracked down on a peaceful protest at the Portal de las Americas metro station, which has been renamed the "Resistance Portal." | Local outlets reported that one protester was…
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Colombia: Uribe Fans Call For March To Discredit Mass Protests
telesurenglish.net | 2021-05-25
Business groups and political organizations linked to ex-President Alvaro Uribe on Tuesday called for a "March of Silence" in an attempt to downplay the Colombian workers' national strike. | RELATED: | Colombians Rekindle Their National Strike Amid State Terrorism | Uribe's supporters took over the Bulevar del Rio in Cali to demand an end to the one-month-long protests against President Ivan Duque. | According to the Colombian elites, thousands of citizens who are in the stree…
telesurenglish.net/news/Colombia-Uribe-Fans-Call-For-March-To-Discredit-Mass-Protests-20210525-0012.html

Is Colombia's Military Displacing Peasants to Protect the Environment or Sell Off Natural Resources?
Justin Podur | orinocotribune.com | 2021-05-25
By Justin Podur — May 22, 2021 | Colombia witnessed a series of mass protests at the end of April following a call for a national strike in the city of Cali. Still ongoing, the protests have many causes: an apparent " tax reform" that was going to transfer even more wealth to the 1 percent in Colombia; the failure of the most recent peac…
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#LeninChao: Bitter Farewell to Lenín Moreno in the Streets of Ecuador and on Social Media
Staff | orinocotribune.com | 2021-05-25
The inauguration of Guillermo Lasso in Ecuador also meant a farewell to Lenín Moreno, a president who leaves office with almost zero popular support. This was confirmed during Lasso's inauguration day in the Legislative Assembly, in the streets, and on social media networks, where Moreno was described as a "traitor" and the "worst president in history." | Expectations for the inauguration of Guillermo Lasso as the new president of Ecuador were instead overshadowed by the bitter farewell that the outgoing president, Lenín Moreno (2017-2021), received both in the National Assembly and on social media networks. | As…
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Colombian Government and Strike Committee Reach Pre-Agreements
telesurenglish.net | 2021-05-25
After a 12-hours meeting on Monday, the National Strike Committee and representatives of President Ivan Duque presented to the country a document with the "pre-agreement" reached during their first stage of talks. | RELATED: | Colombia: 11 People Injured In New Day Of Police Brutality | "The parties drafted texts that must be endorsed by both the National Government and the Assembly of the Strike Committee," they said and explained they did not yet reach consensus on some points. | "
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Report from Colombia — National strike marches grow ever bigger
| workers.org | 2021-05-25
By Fernando Alexis Jiménez Writing from Colombia, the author describes the national pro-strike protests called for May 19 as historically enormous and successful. The article was published on his blog and by rebelion.org. Translation: John Catalinotto May 20 — The mobilizations that began in Colombia 22 days ago — and . . . | Continue reading Report from Colombia — National strike marches grow ever bigger at Workers.org…
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Colombia To Vote No-Confidence Motion Against Defense Minister
telesurenglish.net | 2021-05-25
Colombia's Congress on Tuesday will vote on a "no-confidence motion" against Defense Minister Diego Molano, who is accused of allowing and promoting police brutality in the protests against President Ivan Duque. | RELATED: | 471 People Have Disappeared Amid Protests In Colombia | On Monday, 18 lawmakers promoted the motion during a parliamentary session held due to the ongoing human rights violations committed by security forces amid the demonstrations, in which at least 43 people have…
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Un mundo para la Argentina
Ezequiel Beer | globalizacion.ca | 2021-05-25
La puesta en marcha de las fuerzas productivas estadounidenses gracias a una efectiva acción estatal demarca nuevamente que dicha institución es todavía la herramienta política también en el capitalismo desarrollado amen de la generación in situ de una elevación inflacionaria…
globalizacion.ca/un-mundo-para-la-argentina/

Argentina — Hace falta que los gestos acompañen
Eduardo Aliverti | globalizacion.ca | 2021-05-25
Si hay acuerdo con que las categorías simbólicas son trascendentales y hasta decisivas, en principio anotemos un punto para la pérfida pero inteligente estrategia de los medios opositores: rige el confinamiento. "Cuarentena" cayó en desuso porque ya no tiene la…
globalizacion.ca/argentina-hace-falta-que-los-gestos-acompanen/

Colombia, Chile y Perú encienden las alarmas de las elites neoliberales de América Latina
Jorge Elbaum | globalizacion.ca | 2021-05-25
Dos décadas atrás, las compulsas electorales en el subcontinente enfrentaban a partidos o coaliciones de derecha neoliberal contra vetustas organizaciones adscriptas a la socialdemocracia de cuño europeo, pasteurizadas y dóciles frente a las políticas impulsadas por el Consenso de Washington…
globalizacion.ca/colombia-chile-y-peru-encienden-las-alarmas-de-las-elites-neoliberales-de-america-latina/

The strike won't stop
Philippa de Boissière | zcomm.org | 2021-05-25
Proposed tax reforms have led to weeks of protest in Colombia. Amidst brutal state repression, and with the initial proposals defeated, Colombians are now demanding much…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/the-strike-wont-stop/

Biden Should Stop Placating Republicans on Jan. 6 Commission, Look to Chile on the Costs of Compromise
Sidney Tarrow | commondreams.org | 2021-05-25
"The compromises made by the center-left parties in Chile not only squandered their chance to reform the economy, but left the government largely unaccountable to an electorate that had long rejected the country's neo-liberal model of development." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/biden_17.jpg …
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Colombian Congress debates motions of censure against defense minister Diego Molano
Tanya Wadhwa | peoplesdispatch.org | 2021-05-25
Two motions of censure have been presented against defense minister Diego Molano by the opposition for the unprecedented level of violence and human rights violations committed by national security forces in the past four weeks of the national strike…
peoplesdispatch.org/2021/05/25/colombian-congress-debates-motions-of-censure-against-defense-minister-diego-molano/

Colombian Congress debates motions of censure against defense minister Diego Molano
Tanya Wadhwa | peoplesdispatch.org | 2021-05-25
Two motions of censure have been presented against defense minister Diego Molano by the opposition for the unprecedented level of violence and human rights violations committed by national security forces in the past four weeks of the national strike…
peoplesdispatch.org/2021/05/25/colombian-congress-debates-motions-of-censure-against-defense-minister-diego-molano/

How I Made It: Kali Uchis (A Latino USA Podcast)
Latino USA | latinorebels.com | 2021-05-25
Kali Uchis talks about growing up between Colombia and Virginia, the inspirations behind her biggest hits, and why she decided to ignore those who told her not to sing in Spanish.
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