Tag: Latin America
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Organized Anarchism Discussion Series #2 – Federación Anarquista Uruguaya – April 7th
We are excited to announce the next event in our Organized Anarchism: A Global Perspective series, a discussion with a delegate from the Federación Anarquista Uruguaya (FAU). ➧ Register for the discussion at this link This event will take place on Sunday, April 7th at 12 PM (US Pacific) / 2 PM (US Central) /…
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Audio: ‘Anarchist Popular Power’ Book Launch & Discussion
On July 18th the Bay Area Local of Black Rose / Rosa Negra and AK Press hosted historian Troy Araiza Kokinis to discuss his new book ‘Anarchist Popular Power: Dissident Labor and Armed Struggle in Uruguay, 1956-76’.
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After the Social Explosion: An Interview with the Anarchist Federation of Santiago
In this interview with Black Rose/Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation (BRRN), members of the Santiago Anarchist Federation (FAS) in Chile offer a number of criticisms and alternative proposals to the constitutional assembly process. Members of the FAS also speak to the role played by both the left and institutional forces, as well as factors that have…
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International Statement: Against the Dictatorial Legacy and Reformism – Class War and Popular Power
Fifty years ago, the civilian-military coup in the territories dominated by the Chilean state gave free rein to state terrorism and meant for those from below years of persecution, torture, rape, and disappearances. Today, we continue resisting oblivion and maintaining the memory of our class.
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Event Announcement (Los Angeles, CA): Anarchist Popular Power Book Talk
The book, published by and available from AK Press, chronicles the history of a critical period for the Anarchist Federation of Uruguay (FAU) and the broader revolutionary Left in Latin America. However, as the book’s author Troy Andreas Araiza Kokinis has suggested, the volume is not a work of mere history, but contains important insights…
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Standing Room Only for Launch of ‘Anarchist Popular Power’
From interventions in massive labor unrest at places like the Seral Shoe factory, to involvement in the Worker-Student Resistance Organization (ROE), to clandestine operations undertaken by the federation’s armed wing “OPR-33”, the history of struggle undertaken by FAU militants covered during the brief talk was extensive and captivating.
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Translation: 15 Years Building a Strong People, For Socialism and Freedom
This statement by our Argentine sibling organization Federación Anarquista de Rosario (FAR), released in early June of 2023, celebrates 15 years of organizational continuity. The statement traces their careful political and organizational development over the last decade and a half. Black Rose / Rosa Negra extends our greetings and congratulations to FAR. We look forward…
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Book Launch: Anarchist Popular Power – Dissident Labor and Armed Struggle in Uruguay 1956-76
We are excited to announce the launch event for Troy Andreas Araiza Kokinis’ new book ‘Anarchist Popular Power: Dissident Labor and Armed Struggle in Uruguay 1956-76’ published by AK Press. Troy’s book is the first ever English language history of the Federación Anarquista Uruguaya (FAU). It was the militants of the FAU who first developed…
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Juan Carlos Mechoso: It’s Only Been a Few Days and We Already Feel Your Absence
Troy Araiza Kokinis reflects on the life and revolutionary work of Juan Carlos Mechoso, who passed on October 11, 2022. Juan Carlos was a founding member of our sister organization, Federación Anarquista Uruguaya (FAU) and he will be dearly missed. Black Rose/Rosa Negra sends its heartfelt greetings and solidarity to the family, friends, and comrades…
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Interview with a Brazilian Anarchist on Lula, Bolsonaro, and Social Struggle
Bruno Lima Rocha is a political scientist, professional journalist and professor of international relations based in Brazil, and is a member of the editorial board of the Institute for Anarchist Theory and History (IATH-ITHA). The following interview has been lightly edited for clarity. Black Rose / Rosa Negra (BRRN): Looming over much of the political…