Colombia

Latin American Governments Pay a Price For Challenging Israel’s Genocidal War

November 12, 2024 UNAC Editor Bolivia, Colombia, Honduras, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Latin America, Nicaragua, Palestine, Paths to Emancipation, Political Analysis, Resistance

by John Perry, published on CovertAction Magazine, November 1, 2024 Governments in Latin America have been at the forefront of opposition to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, and several of those which have done so suddenly face new threats, even including attempted coups. Adrienne Pine, a professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, said during a recent webinar hosted by[…]

Venezuela: “The Theft of CITGO is the Robbery of the Century”

May 11, 2023 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Colombia, Hybrid Warfare, Latin America, Multipolar World, Poverty, Sanctions and Economic Warfare, TradeWars, Venezuela

by Geraldina Colotti, published on Resumen English, May 6, 2023 There is much confusion about the selling off of Citgo; this article clarifies how this new form of lawfare is an escalation of the empire’s economic war against revolutionary Venezuela . – editorial/Resumen Venezuela is mobilizing against the U.S. decision to auction the shares of the parent company of the[…]

The Nobodies Take Office in Colombia: An In-Depth Analysis

August 24, 2022 UNAC Editor Colombia, New Pink Tide, Peoples' Movements, Political Analysis

by Alina Duarte, published by The Council on Hemispheric Affairs, August 11, 2022 This article is pretty long, but will reward your attention. The situation in Colombia is not settled but it appears to be a remarkable breakthrough for the people.[jb] Fleas dream of buying themselves a dog, and the nobodies dream of escaping poverty: that one magical day good[…]

Global Applause as Leftist Gustavo Petro Wins Colombian Presidency

June 22, 2022 UNAC Editor Colombia, New Pink Tide, Political Analysis

by Jake Johnson, published on Common Dreams, June 20, 2022 Former guerrilla fighter and longtime lawmaker Gustavo Petro defeated a millionaire businessman viewed as Colombia’s Donald Trump on Sunday to become the South American nation’s first leftist president-elect, riding a wave of mass anger over inequality, poverty, and the corruption of the right-wing political establishment. “The government of hope has[…]

Are There Veterans For Peace In Colombia?

June 21, 2022 UNAC Editor Anti-War, Citizen Diplomacy, Colombia, Democracy and Consent, Paths to Emancipation

by James Patrick Jordan, published on Popular Resistance, June 15, 2022 This article was originally published on the Alliance for Global Justice Website on June 14. Since then, left leaning candidate Gustavo Petro and Vice Presidential candidate Francia Marquez won the presidential election. This is a big moment for Colombia, which has been dominated by the U.S. and ruled by[…]