Bolivia
Bolivia: Evo Morales’ action on oil and gas
When Bolivia’s President Evo Morales announced, on 1 May, a decree that ‘nationalised’ the oil and gas (the ‘hydrocarbons’) resources, he sent a shockwave around the world.
Articles by Marcus Kollbrunner, Socialismo Revolucionario, Sao Paulo, Brazil
América
Bolivia: Morales toma la gran industria petrolera
"Los españoles, los norteamericanos, los europeos saquearon el estaño, la plata y los recursos naturales. Deberíamos reconocer que en 1937, bajo la dirección de las fuerzas armadas, el petróleo fue nacionalizado por primera vez, la […]
Comment & Analysis
Review: “European Dawn” by Munkhammar
“Shock therapy to end the welfare state.” New book by Swedish right-wing author finds high praise amongst capitalists.
Ireland Republic
Ireland: Joe Higgins demands for social housing
Government aids “speculator landlords” and “profiteering developers”
Comment & Analysis
Review: 1926 General Strike – 9 days that shook Britain by Peter Taaffe
;Nine days that shook British capitalism to its foundation.
Comment & Analysis
Review: 1926 General Strike – 9 days that shook Britain by Peter Taaffe
Nine days that shook British capitalism to its foundation.
América
Chile: Protesta generalizada de estudiantes secundarios en Chile
La Asamblea Coordinadora de Estudiantes Secundarios llamó a una movilización nacional en todo Chile el día de ayer, 10 de mayo, que tuvo una convocatoria masiva en todo el país, incluso en pequeñas ciudades tradicionalmente […]
Greece
Greece: Massive European Social Forum rally in Athens
Fighting, socialist policies needed to resist war, cuts and capitalism
Australia
Australia: Mass picket brings workers’ victory at Melbourne engineering plant
First serious setback for government’s new anti-union laws
Britain
Britain: Huddersfield – voters choose a socialist and a fighter!
“We’re voting for Jackie – she’s the only one we trust to fight for our services. All the others have promised us everything and delivered nothing”.