2010-LASNET Solidarity EventsLatin American Solidarity Network newsletterGoogle SearchThanks to everyoneDear friends, This note is to thank those of you that helped us during Claudio Castro's visit to Australia in July and August 2007. Claudio found the trip very worthwhile, and he was able to speak to many, many people about the situation in Chile, and in particular the student movement which shook that nation last year and has inspired a resurgence in social movement activity in the country. LASNET in Solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of AustraliaFrom Black GST & Camp SovereigntyThe 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. |
Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela
Director Pablo Navarrete, 65mins, Alborada Films, 2009) February 2009 marked 10 years since Hugo Chavez took office, following a landslide election victory, and launched his revolution to bring radical change to Venezuela. While wildly popular with many in the country, Chavez's policies and his strongly-worded criticisms of the U.S. government have also made him powerful enemies, both at home and abroad, especially in the media. Filmed in Caracas in November 2008, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Chavez's controversial presidency, this feature-length documentary takes a journey into the heart of Venezuela's revolution to listen to the voices of the people driving the process forward. "This is a rare film about Venezuela, a country in extraordinary transition. Watch this film because it is honest and fair and respectful of those who want to be told the truth about an epic attempt, flaws and all, to claim back the humanity of ordinary people." - John Pilger (Journalist, author and documentary filmmaker) "A lively, well-researched documentary which pulls of that most difficult of tasks - an honest account of the achievements and the weaknesses of the Chavez government." - Sue Branford (Journalist, former Latin American analyst for the BBC World Service) Saturday 27th February, 7PM, Venue TBA, Get together with Director Pablo Navarrete, 7PM all Welcome RSVP by Friday 26th to lasnet.latinosolidarity@gmail.com ::: Sunday 28th February, 2.30pm-5.30pm Film starts 3pm Entry: $8/$5 concession on guestlist. Email: info[at]alborada.net to be added to the guestlist. Otherwise entry is: $10/$7(concession) The screening will be introduced by Colm McNaughton (independent journalist), who will also chair a Q&A with the director after the screening. VENUE DETAILS: For further details on the documentary and to watch the trailer, please visit: |
Campaigns - CommitmentsProtest/Rally for Colombia & Honduras, March 20 Thank you to all the comrades who came to the demonstration in support of the Latin American people, Honduras, Haiti and Chile. More than 50 people attended the demonstration on March 20th in Federation Square, Melbourne to protest the presence of US in Latin America and against the 7 military bases in Colombia and a strategic base in Honduras. Our demonstration was also a protest against the regime of President Uribe because of its innumerable human rights violations through the forced displacements,the criminalisation of social movements, the jailing of peasents and indigenous people and the persecution of the people of Colombia by its anti-terrorist policies. What is more our demonstration was also in support of the workers and union leaders who are suffering daily persecution for defending their rights. We send them fraternal greetings from Australia to the workers of the Coca Cola multinational in Colombia who are fighting for workers rights and their own survival. We were also protesting the criminalisation of international solidarity, because the solidarity that we represent supports marginalised people and the original inhabitants of Latin America. Thanks again to all the organisations and unions who gave their support for Sinaltrainal and the social organisations of Colombia on their behalf we send a big thank you.  News Images & Sounds Mapuche Solidarity Rally Community Solidarity BBQ For Honduras, Sep.5 Defending our communities & our Land in Latin America! Workshop, August 27 Colombia Demands Justice Campaign The Chicago Conspiracy Trailer (Versión en Español) from Subversive Action Films on Vimeo 
Gathering 2008 23-26 October 2008, Melbourne-Australia REGISTER FOR THE GATHERING NOW!
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