Colombia


On the assassination of Raúl Reyes and the Colombian government’s aggression against Ecuador and Venezuela - CMR statement Print E-mail
By Corriente Marxista Revolucionaria (CMR) in Venezuela   
Thursday, 06 March 2008
The assassination of Raúl Reyes and 18 other FARC guerrillas exposes the real intentions of the Colombian state and the US government. With this massacre, the Uribe government and American imperialism aim to derail the negotiations over the release of hostages and thus deny any peace in Colombia, and at the same time prepare for more acts of aggression against the unfolding revolution in Venezuela and Ecuador.
 
Camilo Torres: 40 years after the death of a fighter for Latin American freedom Print E-mail
By Patrick Larsen in Ecuador   
Friday, 17 February 2006
February 15 marked the 40th anniversary of the death of Camilo Torres, that outstanding Catholic priest who broke with the Church hierarchy and actively took part in the struggle to overthrow capitalism.
 
Colombia: Massacre in pacifist peasant community exposes nature of far-right Uribe administration Print E-mail
By Ramon Sanchez   
Friday, 04 March 2005
A vicious attack on the Peace Community in San Jose de Apartado left 8 people dead, including women and children. Witnesses reported that armed men who identified themselves as part of the 11th Brigade of the Colombian army were involved. The brutal actions of the army, and the government's denial of any involvment has led many to demand an enquiry into the matter. It is clear, no matter the outcome of any investigation, that the workers and peasants of Colombia can only rely on themselves for defence.
 
Colombian army and paramilitaries intensify offensive against trade unionists and leftwing activists Print E-mail
By Ramon Sanchez   
Thursday, 25 November 2004
During the last month the Colombian army and the paramilitaries have increased their campaign of threats and assassinations against trade union leaders. The offensive is particulary sever in the Arauca region, on the Venezuelan border.
 
“The fundamental thing is that Capitalism must be smashed in each revolutionary process” Print E-mail
By In Defence of Marxism   
Wednesday, 16 June 2004
Interview with Diego Escobar, a Colombian Trade Unionist, a local representative of ASONAL-Judicial. Diego knows very well what it means to be persecuted by the vicious Colombian ruling class. We interviewed him while he was attending the UNISON Delegate Conference 2004.
 
Interview with Javier Correa, President of the National Union of Food Industry Workers of Colombia Print E-mail
By the Asturian supporters of El Militante in Spain   
Thursday, 26 September 2002
On September 16, there was a massive general strike of Colombian workers and peasants. Below is an interview with Javier Correa, president of the National Union of Food Industry Workers of Columbia (SINALTRAINAL), while he was on a speaking tour of Europe. He is appealing for the solidarity of workers and youth in other countries with his union’s struggle against the Colombian government’s brutal campaign of repression and to seek justice for the murders of trade unionists in the company in which he works: Coca Cola. (Interview by the Asturian supporters of El Militante in Spain, September 26, 2002). The original Spanish text is available at: Entrevista a Javier Correa, presidente del Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Industria Agroalimentaria de Colombia
 
Letter from Colombia on Breaking Down of Peace Dialogue Print E-mail
By In Defence of Marxism   
Wednesday, 13 February 2002
This is a letter we have received from Colombia on the recent breakdown in the peace process in Colombia and the army offensive in the demilitarised zone.
 
The struggle of the masses in Latin America Print E-mail
By Ruben Rivera   
Monday, 03 April 2000
A review of the situation in Ecuador, Nicaragua, Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina. From the Mexican Marxist paper Militante.
 
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