The Howard Settler Governments invasion of the Northern territory is land-grabbing racism nothing more. This invasion is part of the neo liberal structural adjustment programme of Intuitions such as the World, Bank, the IMF & APEC to diminish and extinguish Indigenous rights forever.
Latin America - Four Competing Blocks of Power
In reality there are four competing blocs of nations in Latin America, contrary to the highly simplistic dualism portrayed by the White House and most of the Left.
By James Petras
Mapuche Political Prisoner Patricia Troncoso in Critical Condition, more than 95 days in Hunger Strike(Attached whole info)
FOR THE LIFE OF PATRICIA TRONCOSO!
NO TO MINING, FORESTRY AND ENERGY EXPLOITATION ON HISTORIC MAPUCHE TERRITORY!
STOP THE DESTRUCTION OF MAPUCHE LAND!
FREEDOM FOR ALL MAPUCHE POLITICAL PRISONERS IN CHILE, NOW!
BARRICK GOLD OUT OF CHILE AND ARGENTINA
JANUARY, TUESDAY 15, 2008
5 PM AT MELBOURNE GPO,
CNR SWANSTON AND BOURKE STREETS
“Patricia Troncoso who began her fast in early October was taken to the hospital from her jail in the southern city of Angol to treat her deteriorating heath. She and three others were found guilty of “terrorism” for a series of “called” arson attacks on Mapuche lands, but owned by forestry companies. Their first trial ended in a mistrial, while in the second prosecutors used the testimony of an anonymous hooded witness to get a conviction. The four were charged and sentenced under a set of anti-terrorism laws passed during the Pinochet dictatorship. Efforts to reduce their charges from terrorism failed after negotiations broke down between the Mapuche, senators and the government. The Mapuche want prosecutors to stop using the anti-terrorist act. They are also demanding the return of Mapuche lands, currently in the hands of forestry companies be returned to Mapuche communities. The government says it is willing to listen and negotiate but not “under” pressure, now the government is waiting for Patricia Troncoso’s death”.
We urgently request support in any way as possible, assisting to the rally on Tuesday 15 at Melbourne GPO at 5pm, organising activities in you city or state, sign the petitions and write letters, emails and faxes to the Chilean authorities expressing you concern and demanding the release of all Mapuche political prisoners and respect their lives.
Help to save the life of Patricia Troncoso
The people mobilising and demanding its rights...achieve victories!
Building solidarity with Latin America and grassroots movements in our region
In Solidarity
Chilean Popular and Indigenous Network
Co-organised with Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET)
www.latinlasnet.org
More info: Contact Marisol Salinas on 0413 597 315, 3 - 94812273 or write to
lasnet@latinlasnet.org or
latin.american.solidarity.network@gmail.com
