Francisco T. Sobrino

  • Wide support for Argentine strike

    By Francisco T. Sobrino BUENOS AIRES — A national 36-hour strike ended at midnight on September 27. The strike had a 70-80% success rate in the industrial belt around Buenos Aires, while support in the provinces was estimated at 50-80%. The union

  • Trade union leaders on trial

    By Francisco T. Sobrino BUENOS AIRES — In some provinces, the economic and social deterioration of life has pushed workers to resist and fight. Carlos Ménem's government has replied with harsh repression. Around the country, there are more

  • Paraguayan peasants fight cotton cartel

    By Francisco T. Sobrino BUENOS AIRES — Paraguay, as a result of long periods of political turbulence and war, has remained socially and economically backward. Only 1% of the population of 5 million owns 80% of the land. Nearly 10 million