Peru

Peru: A regime in crisis – National strike and people’s march

Written by Political Commission "Perú Militante" Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Peru: A regime in crisis – National strike and people’s march A severe crisis has opened up in Peru, with the Garcia government being pressurised by the mass movement, involving hundreds of thousands of workers. The government can now either step back and try and gain time or go on the offensive with repressive measures. Whatever they do, the movement will not go away.

Peru: national strike against the Alan Garcia government

Written by Jorge Martin Friday, 11 July 2008

On July 9th tens of thousands of workers and peasants took to the streets in Peru as part a national strike. The strike had been called to protest against the right wing economic policies of the government of Alan García.

Peru’s National Day of Struggle – the Beginning of the End for Alan Garcia?

Written by Jorge Martin Thursday, 12 July 2007

On Wednesday July 11, Perú was paralised by a National Day of Struggle called by the General Confederation of Peruvian Workers (CGTP). These protests could mean the beginning of the end for the Alan García government, which could be overthrown by the mass movement, just as other governments in Ecuador, Bolivia and Argentina have been overthrown in recent years, as part of the revolutionary wave that is engulfing Latin America.

A Balance Sheet of the Elections in Peru and Colombia

Written by Anibal Montoya Thursday, 15 June 2006

The recent election results in Peru and Colombia were hailed by the Latin American bourgeoisie and their imperialist backers as “anti-Chavez” victories. But if one looks more closely at the figures one sees that in these two countries there is a growing radicalisation to the left. Although a little delayed, they are part of the same process.

New website of the Peruvian Marxists

Written by In Defence of Marxism Thursday, 24 November 2005

We are happy to announce the setting up of the website of the Peruvian El Militante (http://peru.elmilitante.org ), the journal of the Marxists of the Fuerza de Izquierda Socialista. The site has been running for some time and is now fully functional. We believe it will play an important role in bring the genuine ideas of Marxism to the workers and youth of Peru.

Struggle in Peru intensifies

Written by Fred Weston Friday, 30 May 2003

Following on from yesterday's article, Fred Weston, updates the situation as it is unfolding in Peru. At least one student has already been killed in clashes with the security forces, and the movement does not look at all as if it is prepared to back off.

State of emergency inflames Peruvian workers

Written by Fred Weston Thursday, 29 May 2003

Late Tuesday Alejandro Toledo, president of Peru, declared a 30-day state of emergency. This was the Peruvian government's response to growing social tension in the country. A wave of strikes has been sweeping the country over the past two weeks with more and more workers coming out.