Federico Fuentes

Communist Party of Austria

Austria: What’s behind the historic Communist surge in Salzburg?

The Communist Party of Austria stunned many with its historic vote in the state of Salzburg. Christian Zeller discusses the rise and significance of the KPÖ’s vote.

Anti-war Russians, Ukrainians mark Putin’s ‘year of terror’

Members of the Ukrainian community joined anti-war Russians to protest the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at a rally in Martin Place. Federico Fuentes reports.

Yuliya Yurchenko

Yuliya Yurchenko: From Ukraine’s independence to Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian socialist and author of Ukraine and the Empire of Capital Yuliya Yurchenko discusses the key domestic factors that shaped Ukrainian politics from independence to Russia’s invasion.

Howie Hawkins Ukraine Solidarity Network

US ecosocialist: ‘Support Ukraine against Russia’s military imperialism and the West’s economic imperialism’

Howie Hawkins discusses the recently formed Ukraine Solidarity Network and the challenges of building solidarity with Ukraine while opposing US imperialism.

Peru protest on Jan 19, 2023

Peru: Amid nationwide rebellion, why hasn’t Boluarte resigned?

Jorge Escalante discusses the protest movement, the nature of the Boluarte coup government and what it might take to bring it down.

Protest calls for end to Peruvian coup regime, elections

Latin American-Australians and supporters gathered in front of the Peruvian Consulate  to demand an end to the Dina Boluarte coup regime in Peru. Jim McIlroy and Federico Fuentes report.

Kirill Medvedev speaking at a protest in Moscow, Russia.

Russian Socialist Movement: War and resistance under Putin

Moscow-based poet, translator, and activist Kirill Medvedev, of the Russian Socialist Movement, talks about President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine and anti-war resistance at home.

razem zofia malisz

Razem: Building a left alternative in Poland

Polish left-wing party Razem (Together) International Office member Zofia Malisz discusses the party’s history, Polish politics and Razem’s views on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Brazil Jan 8 2023

Brazil: Socialists say ‘Stop the coup offensive’ as extreme right protesters storm Congress

PSOL has condemned the invasion by former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro supporters of the country’s National Congress, arguing it “represents an attempted coup”, reports Federico Fuentes.

Stop the war on Ukraine

Ukraine: 'We want genuine peace negotiations, not another “ceasefire” until the next invasion'

Negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine must be aimed at achieving a lasting and just peace. Federico Fuentes reports.

Lula da Silva with Indigenous leaders at COP27. Photo: Ricardo Stuckert @LulaOficial/Twitter

Latin America: What will it take to defeat the radical right?

Pablo Stefanoni, editor of the progressive Latin American magazine Nueva Sociedad discusses the situation in South America after the left’s victory in Brazil.

As ITUC meets in Melbourne, Ukrainian, Polish unionists call on global union confederation to expel pro-war Russian affiliate

Ukrainian and Polish trade unions are calling on the International Trade Union Confederation to expel the pro-war Russian Federation of Trade Unions, reports Federico Fuentes.