An Historical Outline by Bill Weinberg “Millions of peasants are robbed of their farms and sent trudging along the roads with no more than they can carry: this is called transfer of population or rectification of frontiers.” —George Orwell, “Politics… Read moreTHE DISPOSSESSION OF THE PALESTINIANS
Continue ReadingTHE DISPOSSESSION OF THE PALESTINIANSThe Zapatista Good Government Junta (JBG) “Corazón del arcoiris de la esperanza,” based in the Chiapas jungle village of Morelia, issued a statement denouncing aggression by followers of the Organization for the Defense of Indigenous and Campesino Rights (OPDDIC) in… Read moreChiapas: one wounded as paras attack Zapatistas
Bolivia’s opposition governors in the eastern lowlands Sept. 3 demanded the national government withdraw its forces from Trinidad, the capital of Beni department, accusing them of repression at a youth protest occupation of the National Tax Service offices. The building… Read moreBolivia: eastern governors demand withdrawal of national army
Venezuela Aug. 31 rejected US requests to resume Drug War cooperation, saying Washington should focus on slashing demand for drugs at home rather than blaming setbacks on other nations’ supposed lack of cooperation. “The anti-drug fight in Venezuela has shown… Read moreVenezuela refuses renewed Drug War cooperation
A car bomb exploded early Sept. 1 near the Palace of Justice in Cali, Colombia, killing four and wounding up to 20. The dead were identified as one police officer and three street vendors. Authorities said they suspect the blast… Read moreColombia: deadly car blast in Cali
