Launch of the Latin American Forum- Victoria

Entry by donation ($5 suggested donation)
Drinks and meals available at pub prices

The recent and unprecedented global financial crisis that has deepened the gap between the poor masses and the millionaires, has increased unemployment and poverty. The global capitalist system has shown once again its inability to function without heavy subsidies from the governments. These gaps have however strengthened the tide of progressive and revolutionary movements and governments in Latin America, who say BASTA! (enough!) to foreign domination, exploitation and repression.

From the progressive governments of Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Ecuador, to the streets of Mexico, the Colombian mountains and the everyday struggle of the Central American people, Latin America is showing another world is not only possible, not only necessary, but is becoming reality.

The Latin American Forum- Victoria has brought together a number of solidarity groups and political organisations who work in support of the struggles in Latin America.

Join us in this night to celebrate the improvements in the lives of millions of Latin Americans through universal healthcare and education, and to show your support to the resistance in countries where people stand together to change their reality.

Enjoy some Latin American live music.

For more information, please contact Lulu 0421 957 341, Roberto 0425 182994 or Sean 0415 122 135.

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About us
LATIN AMERICAN FORUM- VICTORIA

AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The Latin American Forum-Victoria (LAF) was established in November 2009 by solidarity organisations and political parties in Australia including the Centre for Latin America Solidarity and Studies, Australia-Venezuela Solidarity Network, Peace and Justice for Colombia (PJFC-Melbourne), Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN-Melbourne), Communist Party of Chile (Melbourne), Unidad Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemalteca- Movimiento Amplio de Izquierdas (URNG-MAIZ, Melbourne), Communist Party of Australia, Socialist Alliance and the Revolutionary Socialist Party.

The LAF recognises the leading role that the revolutionary governments of Cuba, Bolivia and Venezuela have played in confronting U.S imperialism in the region.

The LAF also recognises the important role of other progressive governments in the region including Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Uruguay, as well as local governments and revolutionary  movements and organisations.

The formation of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas has been a vital instrument for a united response to the attacks on the working people of Latin America by International imperialism led by the United States. An imperialism that with its support to the coup d’état in Honduras and the installation of up to seven military bases in Colombia tries to throttle the hope for liberty and emancipation across the Latin American continent and carries the risk of destabilising the whole region, with a provocation of unforeseeable consequences.

The LAF aims to contribute in the discussion of ideas that oppose the economic political and cultural imperialism of the US and other powers, and supports the anti-capitalist principles in the search of democracy, sovereignty and justice.

SOLIDARITY
The LAF aims to help coordinate and develop united solidarity action and events in Australia with the working class and progressive movements in Latin America and work towards building links with the working class struggles of the Asia-Pacific region.

ACTION
The LAF will aim to help coordinate joint seminars, conferences, cultural events and tours that help educate and inspire ongoing solidarity action and support with the working people and the revolutionary and progressive governments and revolutionary movements of Latin America.

MEMBERSHIP
The LAF is primarily a representative body of solidarity organisations and political parties in Australia that work in solidarity with the progressive and revolutionary movements and governments in Latin America.

Participation is however also open to individuals that share the aims and objectives of the Latin  American Forum and want to work in a united manner to achieve those aims. Such participation will be determined by a consensus of existing organisations.