Latin America – Page 19 – People's World

Remembering Father Rutilio Grande of El Salvador

March 5, 2020 By A Dishwasher, un Lavaplatos

I remember that day: During the night, the army conducted a massacre in the center of our capital, San Salvador. I witnessed the crew of workers cleaning up the spilled blood in the morning.

Uprising in Chile is legacy of dashed hopes and bitter defeat

January 29, 2020 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The people are in the streets demanding a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution. One of the few political parties backing them? The Communists.

Mexico takes action on coup in Bolivia and bolsters CELAC

January 14, 2020 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Mexico’s government continues to play a constructive role in difficult situations beyond its borders.

Millions march in Chile, force major concessions from right-wing president

October 28, 2019 By Morning Star

Protesters demand not only Piñera's resignation, but also the replacement of the 1980 Pinochet-era constitution which enforces the rule of the capitalist free market.

With conviction of president’s brother, protest in Honduras reaches boiling point

October 24, 2019 By Emile Schepers

The rise of two cartel-connected presidents to power was the result of the 2009 U.S.-backed military coup d’etat which overthrew left-leaning President Manuel Zelaya.