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Guadeloupe on Strike: A New Political Chapter in the French Antilles
by Yarimar Bonilla
A special preview from the next NACLA Report, upcoming in May: After a month and a half of political deadlock, violent confrontations with police, and the death of a union militant, Guadeloupean activists reached a wide-ranging agreement with the French government. While the movement's grievances stemmed from the exorbitant living expenses in, they were firmly rooted in the French overseas territory's history of economic exploitation and racial inequality. The movement's success marks a new chapter of political and social activism in the French Antilles.
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What's Next for Venezuela's Opposition?
by Max Ajl
Although some Venezuelan opposition groups are still in denial over Hugo Chávez's victory in his campaign to eliminate term limits, others have tried to regain their footing. A few distinct tendencies have become visible: from re-engagement with the political process and an attempt to broaden appeal, to a more thorough self-analysis and a recognition of the need to address poverty and inequality. The direction taken by the opposition could well determine the future of the Bolivarian Revolution.
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Photo Essay: El Salvador's Historic Election
by Justin Riley
Voters in El Salvador took the first step on March 15 toward turning the tide against 130 years of conservative rule over the country by electing Mauricio Funes of the leftist Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) party as president. The FMLN's resilience and persistence has finally paid off. But after nearly three decades of struggle - on the battlefield, in the streets, and at the ballot box - the political forces that make up the FMLN now face perhaps their greatest challenge: governing.
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