URGENT REPORT | Guillermo Lasso: The banker with a fortune in tax havens who wants to be president of Ecuador

Within the framework of this reflection around Tax Justice State capture, Latindadd and CDES have begun a series of notes around political power and offshore wealth. In this case, we scrutinised the candidates for presidency of Ecuador, due to the fact that there is a prohibition on people linked to offshore accounts that can apply forContinue reading “URGENT REPORT | Guillermo Lasso: The banker with a fortune in tax havens who wants to be president of Ecuador”

What the OAS Did to Bolivia

By MARK WEISBROT. Published by Solidariogb. 26 September 2020. Algarrobo, Valpo, Chile. Bolivia has descended into a nightmare of political repression and racist state violence since the democratically elected government of Evo Morales was overthrown by the military on November 10. That month was “the second-deadliest month, in terms of civilian deaths committed by state forces,Continue reading “What the OAS Did to Bolivia”

Investigation launched after black barrister mistaken for defendant

The chief executive of HM Courts & Tribunals Service has begun an urgent investigation into how a black barrister was repeatedly mistaken for a defendant in court yesterday. By Monidipa Fouzder. Published by SolidarioGB. 24 September 2020. Algarrobo, Valpo, Chile. Criminal and family law barrister Alexandra Wilson explained events on Twitter, saying she believed a lightContinue reading “Investigation launched after black barrister mistaken for defendant”

Coronavirus: Cuts to health and social care crippled covid response

The mismanagement of the pandemic in rich imperialist states continues to be highlighted through the chaos of lockdown easing. By Dr. Ranjeet Brar. Published by SolidarioGB. 23 September 2020. Algarrobo, Chile. Comrade Ranjeet Brar (@Rango1917), leading British communist and NHS surgeon, talks to George Galloway on his Mother of All Talk Shows (MoATS) about the latest developments in the world pandemic.Continue reading “Coronavirus: Cuts to health and social care crippled covid response”

Where is the opposition in Britain?

Published by SolidarioGB Wealth Tax: Where is Starmer? with George Galloway and the Workers Party of Britain. Tory Chancellor Rishi Sunak (UK) is considering tax hikes to help pay for the Corona crisis, meanwhile Starmer has said he’s not considering putting tax increases into Labour policy. What kind of Labour party and what kind ofContinue reading “Where is the opposition in Britain?”

De facto Bolivian “President” Jeanine Añez Withdraws From Upcoming Presidential Election

Published by SolidarioGB 21st September 2020. Algarrobo, Chile. Bolivia’s interim president Jeanine Añez has announced via social media that her campaign has withdrawn from the upcoming October 18 election. “Today I put aside my candidacy in homage to freedom and democracy,” the conservative interim president said in a translated tweet on Thursday. “The stakes inContinue reading “De facto Bolivian “President” Jeanine Añez Withdraws From Upcoming Presidential Election”

Venezuela´s President Maduro on 75th anniversary of the United Nations System

Published by soldiariogb, 23 September 2020. Algarrobo, Valpo, Chile. President Maduro today emphasized the need and importance of the United Nations System. He views hemogeny as counter-productive and the need for anti-imperialism, and anti-capitalist extreme rightwing elements, which is why the new world system came about, after the defeat of nazism. Our challenge now isContinue reading “Venezuela´s President Maduro on 75th anniversary of the United Nations System”