The World Reacts to Venezuela’s Historic Constituent Assembly.

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# Imperialism Politics, # Social movements 21st century, #Europe, #Socialism, #Venezuela, Central America & Mexico

Social movements, regional governments, allies and opponents of the Bolivarian Revolution have been highly vocal in response to the event.

As hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans headed to the polls Sunday to vote for 545 members of the National Constituent Assembly, the electoral event has been surrounded by global opinions.

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Venezuela is one of only eight countries – including, most recently, Bolivia and Ecuador in 2007 – that have convened the historic democratic process to reform their constitutions. The South American nation hopes the exercise will clear the path for a lasting social peace and an end to the foreign-backed chaos that has paralyzed many of the country’s institutions.

Bolivian President Evo Morales expressed his continued support for Venezuela in a pair of tweets early Sunday morning, noting that aggression against Venezuela’s democracy constitutes an aggression on the whole of Latin America adding, “The Constituent Assembly will triumph.” The Bolivian socialist leader also noted, “those who organize and finance violence that attacks Venezuela and burns anti-imperialist Chavistas alive must be tried in the ICC (International Criminal Court).”

‘Pastors for Peace’ Solidarity Caravan Arrives in Cuba from US.

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“Pastors for Peace has always embraced the commitment of Cuban leaders to put the welfare of their people first,” Gail Walker, the director of the organization said.

The 48th contingent of the United States-Cuba Friendship Caravan, organized by Pastors for Peace, arrived in Havana yesterday to deliver a symbolic donation of important drugs and medical supplies, as well as demand the end of the “economic, political, and cultural embargo.”

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The group traveled through 50 cities in the United States to do solidarity work and speak on the realities of the ongoing embargo, promoting the normalization of relations between the two countries.

The most recent caravan has traveled in the context of a renewed wave of U.S. aggression toward Cuba, as the new administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back several gains made in recent years toward normalization, and has heightened anti-Cuba rhetoric.

On Friday the visiting group, mostly from the United States, is paying tribute in Havana to the founder of Pastors for Peace, Reverend Lucius Walker. Reverend Walker, who died in 2010 is considered by many in both Cuba and in the United States to be a tireless fighter in defense of Cuba’s revolution and against U.S. aggression.

Hear first hand from Venezuela’s Minister of Economic Planning, Ricardo Menéndez.

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#Economy, #Socialism, #Venesuelanoestasola, #Venezuela, #Venezuela Politics, Nicolas Maduro

Hear first hand from Venezuela’s Minister of Economic Planning, Ricardo Menéndez on the economic crisis, shortages and moving away from oil dependency in this episode of the Empire files.

 

 

Jeremy Corbyn Has a History of Support for the Latin American Left.

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Corbyn has also supported Bolivia and Venezuela’s attempts to implement independent policies on numerous occasions

The West is anxiously awaiting the results of Thursday’s general elections in the United Kingdom, which pits Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn against Conservative incumbent Prime Minister Theresa May. Some observers hope that a win for Corbyn, who is virtually neck-and-neck with his opponent in some polls, will signal a seismic shift in U.K. politics.

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Since Corbyn’s shocking ascent to a Labour Party once ruled by Tony Blair and his U.S.-loyal neoliberal clique, the leftist has been relentlessly attacked for his past positions on issues ranging from his opposition to atomic weaponry to his solidarity with the Palestinian people against Israeli settler-colonialism, his opposition to apartheid in South Africa and, consequently, the insinuation that he has links to “extremists” and alleged “terrorists.”

While Corbyn has been called the British equivalent of liberal Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the comparison doesn’t quite do justice to the British politician’s progressive stances.

Jeremy Corbyn has proven himself to harbor progressive attitudes that are unacceptable to many in the U.K., where British ruling figures and well-off British workers alike cling to colonial attitudes toward the Global South rooted in an identity many characterize as essentially “imperialist.” The Labour Party has hardly been different — while it has sought to look out for the interests of British workers to some extent, the party has also historically supported the repression of anti-colonial uprisings in Burma, India, Iraq, Nigeria and Palestine while harboring pro-war and pro-U.S. attitudes.

New Book Released on Fidel Castro’s Political, Economic Thought.

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# Arts & culture, #Economy, #Socialism, 21st century socialism, Social movements

In addition to economics, the book also delves into Fidel’s approach to questions of political ideology, science and humanism.

A new book exploring the political and economic thought of the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has been released which collects the work of various intellectuals, scholars and journalists who explore the iconic leader’s views.

African Unity Celebrated in Santiago de Cuba.

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The celebrations, a wide variety of cultural and educational programs, as well as scientific and sports activities, are scheduled to continue until Saturday.

On Wednesday, the 54th anniversary of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union, was commemorated by African university students and fellow Cuban students in Santiago de Cuba.

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The celebrations, a wide variety of cultural and educational programs, as well as scientific and sports activities, are scheduled to continue until Saturday.

Prensa Latina reported that support for the event is being provided by the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples, Fernando Ortiz African Cultural Center, diplomatic representatives of the participating nations, and educational institutions in the city.

Spain’s Fascist Dictator Franco Faces Eviction from Mausoleum.

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#Europe, #History, #Socialism, #Spain, Capitalism, Right-wing violence

The motion also called for tens of thousands of other bodies buried at a Franco-built mausoleum, known as the Valley of the Fallen, to be exhumed too.