Chilean State to Address Historic Land Debt With Mapuche Indigenous Communities
The Mapuche Indigenous communities have been in conflict with the Chilean State over land in the country’s Araucanía region for over a century.
Who Killed Chile’s Progressive New Constitution?
It’s a devastating blow for progressive politics in Chile.
Chileans Reject New Constitution in Plebiscite, President Boric Promises New Constitutional Process
Political and social leaders across the political spectrum have called for a new constitutional convention to be convened, pointing out that the text of the proposed constitution was rejected, not…
WSJ Sells Lithium Neocolonialism as Climate Necessity
By Teddy Ostrow / FAIR True to its name, the Wall Street Journal never fails to lay bare its corporate sympathies. In a recent feature headlined “The Place With the…
Chile’s Draft Constitution: Undemocratic—or Too Much Democracy?
By Ari Paul / FAIR Chileans will vote in September on whether to approve a new constitution that promises to address inequality and lack of democracy (Reuters, 7/4/22). It would…
Can Chile’s Radical New Constitution Survive a Vote?
The new Chilean Constitution would be one of the most progressive in the world, but passage is anything but certain.
How Far to the Left Will Boric Want to go?
By Juan Pablo Cárdenas / Pressenza President Gabriel Boric is confident that his Tax Reform will find the broadest support in the National Congress. If we take into account the…
Why We Must Fight to Free Political Prisoners in 2022
As we enter 2022, many activists from BLM and other movements face years in prison. We must build a movement to demand their freedom, both to protect those specific people…
A Few Amazing Progressive Wins That Happened in 2021
Feeling bleak? Well, 2021 wasn’t all bad — here are a few astounding things ordinary people won at home and abroad.