Colombia

Colombia: Is kidnapping a method of revolutionary struggle? A libertarian socialist position

Ed — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:56:53 +0000

There are ideas and actions on the world that claim to transform it, that transformation being the theme of all political work, in which ideas of what “has to be" become social imperatives when it comes to the public good.

Thousands on strike in Colombia

Ed — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:14:22 +0000

Members of the Sintracerromatoso union at the nickel mine operated by Cerro Matoso, a subsidiary of the multinational company, BHP Billiton, have begun a strike after negotiations failed to produce an agreement with the company.

Colombia: hunger strike at Cuaca University

jef costello — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:13:10 +0000

Student protests against privatisation and for freedom of speech began several months ago, culminating in the occupation of the historical centre in San Domingo. On May 31st Colombian Police special forces (ESMAD) broke the occupation with the help of a tank. In the process causing damage to the centre, recognised as a world heritage site.