“This military deployment – which includes B52 long-range bombers, F35 stealth bombers, a nuclear-powered submarine, and the world’s biggest aircraft carrier – is configured for a land attack not an anti-drugs operation.” By Carol Turner, Labour CND President Donald Trump announced this weekend that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered ‘closed in... Continue Reading →
The angry tide of the Latin American far right
Far-right forces are rising across Latin America and the Caribbean, armed with a common agenda of anti-communism, the culture war, and neoliberal economics, writes VIJAY PRASHAD The far right in Latin America is angry. Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina’s Javier Milei always look furious, and they always speak loudly and aggressively. Testosterone leaks from their... Continue Reading →
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 7 February 2026 – Latin America Conference – central London
Bringing together experts, academics, trade unionists, politicians, and activists from the UK, Europe and Latin America. Plus films from the region, info and stalls from many UK-based organisations. Date: Saturday 7 February 2026 Time: 10am-5pm Venue: Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BB Book your place now: Book Tickets
Latin America Resists: reports and speeches from Adelante:Latin America Conference 2025
The 20th Latin America conference took place under the shadow of a new Trump administration which had recently deported thousands of people to Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia, imposed trade tariffs on Mexico and renewed threats against Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Hundreds packed in to Hamilton House on 8 February to hear how the region is resisting... Continue Reading →
Cuba – Buckle up, Trump elected US president!
By Francisco Dominguez The people of the United States and most of the rest of the world woke up to receive the last news they wanted to hear, not only that Donald J Trump presiding over a proto-fascist MAGA mass movement had been elected President of the United States. He will enjoy a comfortable Republican... Continue Reading →
Latin America 2025 – speakers announced!
Come to the Latin America Conference 2025 to find out first-hand about the latest developments in the region and how we can offer solidarity. Saturday 8 February 2025 10am-5pm Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD (Nearest tube: Euston/Kings Cross) Tickets £10 waged/ £8 unwaged Book online at bit.ly/LA25ticket Or call 020 7490 5715 Mon-Fri What will the... Continue Reading →
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 8 February 2025 – Latin America Conference – central London
The 19th annual Latin American Conference will take place on February 8, 2025, in London, featuring prominent speakers and discussions on progressive movements in Latin America. The event aims to bring together various experts and activists to address issues of sovereignty, neo-liberalism, and U.S. interference. Book your place now.
Latin America’s Left offers us a blueprint for transforming society
Labour NEC member JESS BARNARD hails the wave of progressive victories across the continent, looking at how governments from Brazil to Mexico are rolling back neoliberalism and improving millions of lives Published by MorningStarOnline LATIN AMERICA’S LEFT continues to show a better world is possible. Although defeats for the left often get more press attention,... Continue Reading →
“The world of the imperialists is dying” – Report on Latin America Conference 2024
In an era of increasing global uncertainty and overlapping crises, Latin America continues to show that building a better world is possible. In recent years, the continent has shifted decisively to the left, with progressive governments being elected in Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, Honduras and even Colombia, once the bastion of US-backed reactionary regimes. Cuba, Venezuela... Continue Reading →