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Rural workers in Bolivia have seized an oil field in the Santa Cruz region and halted all production, as part of the general strike against neoliberalism. The site, in the Santa Rosa del Sara municipality, is now fully offline.

Rural workers in Bolivia have seized an oil field in the Santa Cruz region and halted all production, as part of the general strike against neoliberalism. The site, in the Santa Rosa del Sara municipality, is now fully offline.

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Venezuelans are holding a mass march right now in Caracas, together with the military, vowing to defend their country from foreign invaders. If Trump is foolish enough to attack, this will be his Vietnam.

Venezuelans are holding a mass march right now in Caracas, together with the military, vowing to defend their country from foreign invaders. If Trump is foolish enough to attack, this will be his Vietnam.

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🇻🇪 A free concert in Caracas, organized by local authorities last night. These are the people the US wants to bomb, to destroy their city Iraq-style in order to grab oil for private corporations. An empire of hate vs. a people trying to enjoy life.

🇻🇪 A free concert in Caracas, organized by local authorities last night. These are the people the US wants to bomb, to destroy their city Iraq-style in order to grab oil for private corporations. An empire of hate vs. a people trying to enjoy life.

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Indigenous movements from the Potosí region of Bolivia taking part in Evo Morales' march to register his candidacy, with the their famous battle cry.

Indigenous movements from the Potosí region of Bolivia taking part in Evo Morales' march to register his candidacy, with the their famous battle cry.

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Argentinian young professional: I voted for Milei and now I can't afford rent anywhere. I'll probably migrate out of the country, but I'll still never vote for the left.

Argentinian young professional: I voted for Milei and now I can't afford rent anywhere. I'll probably migrate out of the country, but I'll still never vote for the left.

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Bolivian worker on strike: My own son is standing over there to repress me.

Bolivian worker on strike: My own son is standing over there to repress me.

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Rural indigenous communities have surrounded Evo Morales' residence to protect him. Leaked docs (attached below) show US armed forces & Bolivian police preparing a joint operation to kidnap him & massacre villagers. "If we surrender now, how will our future generations live?"

Rural indigenous communities have surrounded Evo Morales' residence to protect him. Leaked docs (attached below) show US armed forces & Bolivian police preparing a joint operation to kidnap him & massacre villagers. "If we surrender now, how will our future generations live?"

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Bolivan miner on strike: The police are raised by working class families then grow up to shoot at their own people.

Bolivan miner on strike: The police are raised by working class families then grow up to shoot at their own people.

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Bolivian workers have seized the airport located near Evo Morales' residence (Chimoré airport), the runway has been occupied in order to stop US planes or helicopters from landing. Leaked docs (attached below) show US forces & Bolivian police have planned a raid to kidnap Evo.

Bolivian workers have seized the airport located near Evo Morales' residence (Chimoré airport), the runway has been occupied in order to stop US planes or helicopters from landing. Leaked docs (attached below) show US forces & Bolivian police have planned a raid to kidnap Evo.

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Venezuela's military distributing rifles to the people in working-class districts. These militias will form an armed resistance to defend their nation if the US tries to occupy the country.

Venezuela's military distributing rifles to the people in working-class districts. These militias will form an armed resistance to defend their nation if the US tries to occupy the country.

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Indigenous leaders of La Paz, Bolivia: We don't want dialogue or negotiation with those who have our blood on their hands, we'll be at the barricades until the President is gone.

Indigenous leaders of La Paz, Bolivia: We don't want dialogue or negotiation with those who have our blood on their hands, we'll be at the barricades until the President is gone.

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Day 3 of Bolivia's general strike demanding the resignation of neoliberal President Rodrigo Paz. All major highways blocked by protesters. An indigenous long march is heading to the capital, as it passes through each town and village more people join.

Day 3 of Bolivia's general strike demanding the resignation of neoliberal President Rodrigo Paz. All major highways blocked by protesters. An indigenous long march is heading to the capital, as it passes through each town and village more people join.

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Bolivian union workers heading to the rally. Day 10 of the general strike against neoliberalism.

Bolivian union workers heading to the rally. Day 10 of the general strike against neoliberalism.

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Bolivia's workers unions announce an indefinite general strike against the neoliberal austerity measures announced this week. No dialogue or negotiation, all the measures must be repealed first. No honeymoon period for the right-wing govt.

Bolivia's workers unions announce an indefinite general strike against the neoliberal austerity measures announced this week. No dialogue or negotiation, all the measures must be repealed first. No honeymoon period for the right-wing govt.

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Peru's indigenous Aymara region will not recognise the elections if Fujimori wins, because she has already lost the popular vote within the country. If she wins it'll be due to those from abroad, not in Peru. Protests & strikes are coming to defend the country's majority.

Peru's indigenous Aymara region will not recognise the elections if Fujimori wins, because she has already lost the popular vote within the country. If she wins it'll be due to those from abroad, not in Peru. Protests & strikes are coming to defend the country's majority.

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🇦🇷 Young Argentinian says he’s just had to move back in with his parents, sell his car, and can’t even afford a beer because he’s struggling to pay for basic food. Then states that he voted again for Milei last month 😅🤦‍♂️

🇦🇷 Young Argentinian says he’s just had to move back in with his parents, sell his car, and can’t even afford a beer because he’s struggling to pay for basic food. Then states that he voted again for Milei last month 😅🤦‍♂️

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Our sources within the Bolivian police have confirmed that they've received orders to use live ammunition against the indigenous long march that is arriving today in the capital. Protesters are aware and heading down regardless, to defend the country and its natural resources.

Our sources within the Bolivian police have confirmed that they've received orders to use live ammunition against the indigenous long march that is arriving today in the capital. Protesters are aware and heading down regardless, to defend the country and its natural resources.

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Bolivian police have arrested indigenous women's leader & ex-senator Simona Quispe. She was grabbed off the street by men in civilian clothes, thrown in an unmarked vehicle and taken to unknown location. The general strike against neoliberalism continues, despite the repression.

Bolivian police have arrested indigenous women's leader & ex-senator Simona Quispe. She was grabbed off the street by men in civilian clothes, thrown in an unmarked vehicle and taken to unknown location. The general strike against neoliberalism continues, despite the repression.

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Rural workers in Bolivia will continue to strike despite the state of exception that authorises military force against them. The main union confedation had agreed to end strikes in exchange for end to privatizations. These rural federations want to continue until govt resigns.

Rural workers in Bolivia will continue to strike despite the state of exception that authorises military force against them. The main union confedation had agreed to end strikes in exchange for end to privatizations. These rural federations want to continue until govt resigns.

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The Bolivian military were sent to clear workers barricades surrounding the capital. The people dispersed then regrouped & reinstalled roadblocks & barricades on other points of the same highway. A cat & mouse strategy to avoid repression, stretch enemy thin & maintain control.

The Bolivian military were sent to clear workers barricades surrounding the capital. The people dispersed then regrouped & reinstalled roadblocks & barricades on other points of the same highway. A cat & mouse strategy to avoid repression, stretch enemy thin & maintain control.

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In Cusco, Peru, children are throwing water balloons and spray foam at the coup regime's police officers. The cops are forced to retreat after getting soaked 😅

In Cusco, Peru, children are throwing water balloons and spray foam at the coup regime's police officers. The cops are forced to retreat after getting soaked 😅

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Day 9 of the general strike in Bolivia. People are composing protest songs while doing night shift at the barricades 🎶

Day 9 of the general strike in Bolivia. People are composing protest songs while doing night shift at the barricades 🎶

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Day 6 of Bolivia’s general strike against the new govt’s neoliberal austerity measures. The largest union (miners) hold daily protests in the capital, while rural workers plan to march on cities. Though some smaller corrupt unions are demobilzing after signing deals with govt.

Day 6 of Bolivia’s general strike against the new govt’s neoliberal austerity measures. The largest union (miners) hold daily protests in the capital, while rural workers plan to march on cities. Though some smaller corrupt unions are demobilzing after signing deals with govt.

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Why does this IDF soldier have a full US accent? Literally a white foreigner bombing indigenous Palestinians off their land.

Why does this IDF soldier have a full US accent? Literally a white foreigner bombing indigenous Palestinians off their land.

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