The Bolivian activist, writer and popular educator calls for better coordination among global women’s movements in order to confront a ‘patriarchy that presents itself in the form of fascist groups’
Venezuela's future should be in the hands of the Venezuelan people.No one can face this challenge for them, but democracies like theUnited States can and should stand with them and give strength tothose laboring to build a pluralistic society and an open economy.
The September 11 terrorist strikes on New York and Washington havefocused America's attention on the Middle East, but a potentialsource of danger lurks closer to home. Ten of 30 terroristorganizations operating worldwide, including one linked to Osamabin Laden, are located or operate in Latin America. So far, most oftheir violence has been directed within the region, but it couldeasily migrate to the United States.
On August 15, Venezuelans will decide whether to retain or recallPresident Hugo Chávez, who has impoverished his citizens andturned the state oil industry into a political tool. The UnitedStates should support international scrutiny of Venezuela'sreferendum, diversify its sources of petroleum, and engage LatinAmerica to help strengthen allies' nascent democratic institutionsand market economies.