Indigenous Activists’ Cautious Optimism and Unwavering Demands for Colombia
For leaders of Cauca's Indigenous movement, the election of Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez is a major victory. But mobilization must continue.
Anarchists vs. the State
As Latin America swings left, activists keep alive a long anarchist tradition of critiquing the limits of state power. For them, the real alternatives are in communities, workplaces, and the streets.
The Reinvention of the Latin American Right
Across the hemisphere and beyond, right-wing forces are leveraging the power of internationalism to galvanize hardline "resistance" against a new wave of leftist governments.
Pink Tide 2.0? Latin America’s New Wave of Leftist Governments
Latin America's resurgent Left faces steep challenges. What are the lessons from the first Pink Tide and the prospects for transformative change?
En Honduras, el gobierno de izquierda enfrenta grandes desafíos
Xiomara Castro llegó a la presidencia con la promesa de refundar el país tras más de una década de neoliberalismo agresivo. A pesar de grandes retos, la esperanza no se ha frustrada aun.
Latin America’s New Left Surge
Our latest issue of the NACLA Report explores lessons from the Pink Tide and what lies ahead for the diverse Lefts in Latin America today.
The Importance of Lula’s Presidency in an Increasingly Multipolar World
The inauguration of the leftist two-time former leader as Brazil's president is a source of hope for social and environmental movements worldwide.
The Old is Dying and the New Cannot Be Born
A longtime analyst of Chilean social movements reflects on the country's multiple lefts and power relations within the ongoing "process of change."
A New Colombia: The Rise of the Left
Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez' victory in Colombia is unquestionably historic. As the country's first leftist leaders, they will face significant challenges.
Rhythms of the Left in Latin America
For the latest wave of the Left in power sweeping the region, the challenges are steep. Radical politics will continue to emerge from the streets.
Biden Bungles Bolivia
While the Biden administration struggles to impugn Trump for his attempted coup, its approach to Bolivia is undermining that country's efforts to bring their own coup perpetrators to justice.
Chile’s Identity Crisis: Mapuche Still Under Fire
After vowing to do things differently, the Boric administration has invoked a familiar playbook in Mapuche territory. The difficult of breaking with the status quo speaks to the entrenched power of the Right.
