News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
[We have differences with most of the main guerrilla organizations in Colombia. Revolution. Even so, to weaken the state there is to weaken imperialism. -- NP] Key Colombia oil pipeline shut again by bomb attack: source BOGOTA (Reuters) - A bomb attack blamed on Colombia's leftist guerrillas has shut down the key Cano Limon-Covenas oil... Continue Reading →
Peru approves gas project, spells disaster for uncontacted tribes (Survival International) Peru has approved the highly controversial expansion of the Camisea gas project onto the land of uncontacted Amazon tribes – despite international outrage, the resignation of three ministers, and condemnation by the United Nations and international human rights organizations. Peru’s Ministry of Culture, tasked... Continue Reading →
[Imperialist forces have sought to use the Venezuela's military against the nationalist regime of Chavez. The CIA sought to overthrow the Chavez regime in a coup in 2002. It is no secret that the US seeks to create chaos and overthrow the current regime there. The US has voiced its support for the opposition many... Continue Reading →
[We must oppose all attempts by the imperialists to expand their abilities to threaten the world with nuclear destruction. --NP] Argentine leader claims Falklands a NATO nuclear base Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentine President Cristina Kirchner claimed Wednesday that the Falkland Islands serve as a nuclear base for the NATO alliance in the South Atlantic.... Continue Reading →
[The war on drugs is used by the imperialists to attack revolutionary movements. Drug laws are used to control poor populations. The state and pharmaceutical corporations try to control drugs in order to maximize profits and control populations. Important, needed drugs are denied to people, especially poor peoples by the capitalists. Decriminalization of drugs is a... Continue Reading →
Cuba demands US cease 'covert actions' Havana (AFP) - Cuba demanded Friday that the United States cease its "illegal and covert actions" against the communist country following disclosures Washington set up a Twitter-style application there. The White House on Thursday acknowledged the existence of the social media scheme but denied it was secret or intended... Continue Reading →
[Neoliberalist attacks on the public sector continue worldwide. The solution to the corporatization of the state and its functions is not reformism. Revolution is the real solution to neoliberal crimes against the people. -- NP] Paraguay paralyzed by anti-privatization strike ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Public life in Paraguay was largely paralyzed on Wednesday by a... Continue Reading →
Clashes over mining in Peru lead to 23 arrests Lima (AFP) - Police clashed with independent miners in the Peruvian capital Wednesday, spraying them with tear gas and arresting 23 after marchers who want in to a government mining plan hurled stones. Peru, where mining is the biggest growth industry, has an estimated 70,000 informal... Continue Reading →
[Latin America continues to elect regimes that are social-democratic and more independent of imperialism. Even so, we must understand that revolution is not simply a reform of current institutions. Revolution means a total break with the Old Power. It means rebuilding all of society, replacing Old Power with New Power. New Socialism and Leading Light... Continue Reading →
[Even though the Cuban revolution was not truly socialist, it still represented progress, an anti-imperialist victory. Women have always played key roles in revolution. "Women hold up half the sky," said Mao. Fighting without women, who make up the majority of the adult population, is like fighting with one hand tied behind your back. Women... Continue Reading →
[Imperialism has oppressed and exploited Latin America ever since Columbus landed. Maduro is not a true socialist, but he is in conflict with imperialism at the moment. He is right to point out that the US's policy toward Latin America is heavily shaped by US covert operations circles and their Miami assets. These are the... Continue Reading →
[The imperialists aim to weaken Syria whether the regime there institutes reforms or not. Despite their rhetoric, the imperialists are not concerned with democracy. They are concerned with protecting their interests. They aim to extend their own influence by extending the influence of the Gulf states and Israel against Iran. The imperialists seek power and... Continue Reading →
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