CLASS

People´s power is changing the world

Latin America Solidarity Conference

www.solidarityconference2009.org

Major cracks are appearing in the global capitalist system – cracks that are being forced open by the tide of rebellions and revolutions across Latin America.

From Cuba to Venezuela and Bolivia to El Salvador, people’s power is toppling neo-liberal governments, challenging multinational corporations’ domination of their economies, and constructing social and economic alternatives to the plunder, war and injustices of the old system.

For 50 years, the Cuban revolution has inspired millions of people around the world struggling for independence, human rights and genuine democracy. Now, the Venezuelan revolution, with its vision of “socialism of the 21st century”, is continuing to provide examples of what a socialist government can achieve.

Imperialism is confronting an unprecedented challenge to its brutal rule. Hand in hand with Cuba, Venezuela’s initiatives to strengthen Latin American unity around programs based on equality, respect and national sovereignty, are creating an alternative axis of cooperation and justice that is empowering the Third World.

The conference will feature guest speakers from Latin America, and will facilitate the sharing of information, experiences and ideas about:

• The Bolivarian revolution and socialism of the 21st century
• Militarisation and resistance movements in Latin America
• Experiences in participatory democracy and workers’ control
• Advances for democracy in Central America
• Models of ecological sustainability and repair in Latin America
• Indigenous peoples’ struggles for justice and self-determination
• Building solidarity in Australia and internationally

We invite solidarity organisations, trade unions, NGOs, faith groups, progressive political parties and all interested individuals to participate in this conference by: sponsoring it; registering to attend; and/or helping to publicise it.

CONFERENCE SPONSORS SO FAR: Australia-Venezuela Solidarity Network, Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (Australia), Centre for Latin America Solidarity & Studies (CLASS), Peace and Justice for Colombia, Communist Party of Chile (Australia), Guatemalan Human Rights Committee, Australian Solidarity with Latin America (ASLA), Communist Party of Australia, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), Socialist Alliance

For more information, please email info@solidarityconference2009.org or phone Roberto 0425 182 994, Sean 0415 122 135, Oscar 0415 232 057, Paul 0413 072 137 or Lisa 0413 031 108.