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Andrew T

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Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

But they didn't end up impacting Venezuela so much. As immigrants, they ended up creating a mostly self-contained scene, primarily through the founding of the Federación Obrera Regional Venezolana in 1958, which was affiliated with the International Workers Association. But, as I said, they didn't make too much of a splash in the broader Venezuelan population.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

But they didn't end up impacting Venezuela so much. As immigrants, they ended up creating a mostly self-contained scene, primarily through the founding of the Federación Obrera Regional Venezolana in 1958, which was affiliated with the International Workers Association. But, as I said, they didn't make too much of a splash in the broader Venezuelan population.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

But they didn't end up impacting Venezuela so much. As immigrants, they ended up creating a mostly self-contained scene, primarily through the founding of the Federación Obrera Regional Venezolana in 1958, which was affiliated with the International Workers Association. But, as I said, they didn't make too much of a splash in the broader Venezuelan population.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

They mostly affected other Spanish immigrants. So anarchism never developed into an explicitly mass movement in Venezuela, but elements of it did persist and the unyielding pursuit of freedom was still felt even in the harshest of conditions. So looking today at the countries that composed the former Gran Colombia, I would argue that the spark of anarchism still hasn't died.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

They mostly affected other Spanish immigrants. So anarchism never developed into an explicitly mass movement in Venezuela, but elements of it did persist and the unyielding pursuit of freedom was still felt even in the harshest of conditions. So looking today at the countries that composed the former Gran Colombia, I would argue that the spark of anarchism still hasn't died.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

They mostly affected other Spanish immigrants. So anarchism never developed into an explicitly mass movement in Venezuela, but elements of it did persist and the unyielding pursuit of freedom was still felt even in the harshest of conditions. So looking today at the countries that composed the former Gran Colombia, I would argue that the spark of anarchism still hasn't died.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

Ecuador uprisings continue to challenge extractive economies and demand autonomous control over indigenous territories. And some anarchist collectives are active in solidarity, providing logistical support during protests and pushing for horizontal forms of organizing in the broader social struggle.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

Ecuador uprisings continue to challenge extractive economies and demand autonomous control over indigenous territories. And some anarchist collectives are active in solidarity, providing logistical support during protests and pushing for horizontal forms of organizing in the broader social struggle.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

Ecuador uprisings continue to challenge extractive economies and demand autonomous control over indigenous territories. And some anarchist collectives are active in solidarity, providing logistical support during protests and pushing for horizontal forms of organizing in the broader social struggle.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

After the 2021 national strike in Colombia, some anarchist practices have begun to infuse movements against police brutality, privatization, and austerity measures. Mutual aid networks have also emerged inspired by anarchist practices to support the communities hit hardest by economic crises. In Panama, anarchism exists on the fringes

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

After the 2021 national strike in Colombia, some anarchist practices have begun to infuse movements against police brutality, privatization, and austerity measures. Mutual aid networks have also emerged inspired by anarchist practices to support the communities hit hardest by economic crises. In Panama, anarchism exists on the fringes

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

After the 2021 national strike in Colombia, some anarchist practices have begun to infuse movements against police brutality, privatization, and austerity measures. Mutual aid networks have also emerged inspired by anarchist practices to support the communities hit hardest by economic crises. In Panama, anarchism exists on the fringes

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

but it has the potential to provide inspiration to those who are actively confronting neoliberal policies, advocating for workers' rights, and engaging in anti-corporate actions. Finally, in Venezuela, economic collapse and authoritarianism have created space for anarchist ideals to spread through grassroots initiatives.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

but it has the potential to provide inspiration to those who are actively confronting neoliberal policies, advocating for workers' rights, and engaging in anti-corporate actions. Finally, in Venezuela, economic collapse and authoritarianism have created space for anarchist ideals to spread through grassroots initiatives.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

but it has the potential to provide inspiration to those who are actively confronting neoliberal policies, advocating for workers' rights, and engaging in anti-corporate actions. Finally, in Venezuela, economic collapse and authoritarianism have created space for anarchist ideals to spread through grassroots initiatives.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

Mutual aid and self-organized community groups have stepped in where the state has failed. Across these countries, anarchist ideas still have potency. And really my hope is that these places continue to explore the creativity and solidarity that are necessary for liberation. That they continue to struggle and that they go further still. You know, viva la libertad. All power to all the people.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

Mutual aid and self-organized community groups have stepped in where the state has failed. Across these countries, anarchist ideas still have potency. And really my hope is that these places continue to explore the creativity and solidarity that are necessary for liberation. That they continue to struggle and that they go further still. You know, viva la libertad. All power to all the people.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

Mutual aid and self-organized community groups have stepped in where the state has failed. Across these countries, anarchist ideas still have potency. And really my hope is that these places continue to explore the creativity and solidarity that are necessary for liberation. That they continue to struggle and that they go further still. You know, viva la libertad. All power to all the people.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

Peace.

Behind the Bastards
It Could Happen Here Weekly 163

Peace.