Álvaro Rodriguez

Álvaro Rodriguez is a long-time labor and community activist. He writes from Texas.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Álvaro Rodriguez

En español

El presidente de México está bajo el ataque de los neoliberales en casa y en los EE. UU.
March 1, 2023 By Álvaro Rodriguez
La clase dominante de México está contra las cuerdas y está recurriendo a algunas tácticas desesperadas.
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Opinion

Mexico’s president under attack from neoliberals at home and in U.S.
February 28, 2023 By Álvaro Rodriguez
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s opposition to the U.S. blockade of Cuba and his battle against attempts to manipulate elections in Mexico have made him a target of the right wing.
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Environment

Mexico’s president proposes green jobs and humane labor migration
April 29, 2021 By Álvaro Rodriguez
Our neighbor to the south has a unique idea that would radically improve the environment in both Mexico and the U.S. and also help solve the causes of the immigration crisis faced by both countries.
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Opinion

Biden’s National Security Guidance document reflects the old imperialist foreign policy
March 30, 2021 By Álvaro Rodriguez
It falls far short of a world in which there is mutual cooperation among nations needed to solve international problems.
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World

In provocative move, Trump orders shutdown of Chinese consulate in Houston
July 22, 2020 By Álvaro Rodriguez
This shutdown, along with other provocative actions, must be seen in the context of U.S. imperial strategy against China and the November presidential elections.
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World

Transforming Mexico: AMLO’s first 100 days
March 13, 2019 By Álvaro Rodriguez
A boost in social services and an offensive against corruption are the hallmarks so far of Mexico's cuarta transformación, or “fourth transformation."
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Labor

Houston, we have a problem: Strike at major oil refineries
February 6, 2015 By Álvaro Rodriguez And Jane Nguyen
"Houston has the worst record in Texas, and Texas has the worst record in the nation when it comes to workplace fatalities or catastrophes."
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Labor

Labor’s Southern strategy finds a focus in Texas
February 26, 2014 By Álvaro Rodriguez
Thiry-four percent of Houston's children live in poverty. Overall, 22 percent of the people live below the official poverty level, with racial minorities the hardest hit.
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