Cheddi Japan: Independence leader and former president, Guyana

Cheddi Japan: Independence leader and former president, Guyana

Dr Jagan, you've been referred to in the U.S. press as an unabashed Stalinist and a Moscow-inspired purist, and on
Juan Valdéz Paz: Social researcher, Cuba

Juan Valdéz Paz: Social researcher, Cuba

You have spoken about the possibility of Cuba maintain- ing some level of planning. How do you understand the difference
Sofía Montenegro: Journalist and feminist activist, Nicaragua

Sofía Montenegro: Journalist and feminist activist, Nicaragua

How has the women's movement developed in Nicaragua? he women's movement in Nicaragua is today one of the strongest and
David Herrera: Coca growers union leader, Bolivia

David Herrera: Coca growers union leader, Bolivia

How would you describe the current situation of the coca growers movement in Bolivia? We are focusing on how the
Jean-Bertand Aristide: Social activist and former president, Haiti

Jean-Bertand Aristide: Social activist and former president, Haiti

Over the past year and especially in recent months, there have been a series of nationwide strikes against the Haitian
Jorge Pavez: Teachers union leader, Chile

Jorge Pavez: Teachers union leader, Chile

Tell us something about the trajectory of the trade-union movement and the broader popular movement since the end of the
Raúl Reyes: Guerrilla spokesperson, Colombia

Raúl Reyes: Guerrilla spokesperson, Colombia

The Colombian government has repeatedly stated that the FARC is no longer a political force, but a band of armed
Benedita da Silva: Community activist and senator, Brazil

Benedita da Silva: Community activist and senator, Brazil

This piece was published in the July/August 1997 issue of the NACLA Report. At a young age, Benedita da Silva