On 11 September 1973, the coup in Chile: the Fourth International makes a statement “The coup in Chile”, the Chilean section adopts a resolution “After the 1973 Coup in Chile”, editorial of Revolución Permanente “The rising class consciousness of the proletariat and the problem of power ”, Liga Comunista discusses “The Chile Coup and after”, Livio Maitan and Lucio Colletti “Debate on the counter revolution in Chile (1973)”. And for today Toupeira Vermelha reflects on “The crossroads of the Portuguese left”.
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- 15 September – From the archives: Chile 1973
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Democratic Republic of Congo
Peace remains elusive in DRC
15 September, by Paul MartialThe war continues despite the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, signed in Washington under the auspices of Trump.
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France
10 September: building a mass movement to break with Macron and his world
14 September, by Antoine LarracheThe mobilization on 10 September was a success. It provides a springboard for building a mass movement for radical change in France.
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USA
Trump’s Lisa D. Cook Firing: Use of Racism in Power Grab
13 September, by Malik MiahTrump’s August 25 late night internet post firing Lisa Cook from the Board of Governors of Federal Reserve System, the country’s central bank, came as a surprise. Why her?
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Nepal
Nepal protests have deeper roots
12 September, by Alex de JongUnder the right conditions, a spark can start a prairie fire. Protests against a social media in Nepal ban grew into a full blown uprising after police killed 19 protesters. Houses of prominent politicians were attacked, the parliament set on fire and the government is in shambles. But what is next?
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Indonesia
The Indonesian Protests Are a Revolt Against Oligarchy
11 September, by Michael G. VannThe Indonesian president, Prabowo, would like to turn the clock back to the dark days of the Suharto dictatorship. But he’s been confronted with an unexpected wave of protest after the killing of a young man by police in Jakarta, the country’s capital.
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Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire: Exclusion of main opponents in presidential election
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USA
Trump Wants a More Militaristic, Bellicose America
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Pakistan
State Neglect and Corporate-Driven Development Deepen Rural Devastation: Punjab faces unprecedented flood challenge
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Palestine
Gaza: An undeniable genocide, a criminal complicity
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Turkey/Kurdistan
Türkiye: From the Kurdish movement to mass mobilizations
Recently posted Features
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Obituary
“Joanna was always at the helm of the struggle”
15 September, by Collectiveread article...Joanna Misnik (1942-2025) was a long time leading member of the Fourth Internationalists in the USA. We are publishing here the first tributes received.
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From the archive
After the 1973 Coup in Chile
15 September, by Central Committee of the Revolutionary Socialist Party, Chilean Section of the Fourth Internationalread article...Political Resolution from the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Socialist Party, Chilean Section of the Fourth International after the coup.
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From the archive
The coup in Chile
15 September, by United Secretariat of the Fourth Internationalread article...The coup in Chile on 11th September 1973 was a chilling example of counter revolution, backed by Western powers. This statement from the Fourth International condemns the military take over. Below is a motion and an article from revolutionary socialists in Chile about the situation.
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From the archive
The Chile Coup and after
15 September, by Liga Communiste De Chileread article...The Liga Communiste De Chile, sympathising group of the Fourth International held an underground conference in Chile after the coup. The following is a translation of sections of the main perspectives document discussed at that conference.
Pakistan
Stand with Peasants and Rural Communities in the wake of the 2025 worst ever floods
Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (peasants coordination) Urgent Finance Appeal
September 2025
Worst ever flood at River Ravi for 38 years, hundreds of villages affected across Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej belts. Kartarour complex (a place of worship for Sikh community, located inside Pakistan, where Indians can come without visa) submerged. Over 800 killed, thousands injured, eight districts of Punjab under water.
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Message of Sotsialnyi Rukh (Social Movement) to Freedom Flotilla
August 2025
We write from Ukraine with respect for your courage and in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Having lived through invasion, occupation, forced displacement, and separation from our loved ones, many of us know too well what these mean.
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Brazilian activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla
August 2025
The Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail on 31 August heading for Gaza via Tunis in yet another attempt to break the blockade. Internationally-known figures such as Greta Thunberg, actor Susan Sarandon and Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, will be aboard. [1] As will Fourth Internationalist activists from Brazil and Ireland.
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Union president to get married
August 2025
Oleksandr Demenko, a veteran of the Russian-Ukrainian war who defended Mariupol and then spent 20 months in Russian captivity, has just been elected as the new president of the LGBTQ+ military union.
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Kryvyi Rih — Vermont — Paris!
August 2025
A unique event took place at the Kryvyi Rih branch of the Social Movement NGO — we had the honour of welcoming special guests: Senator Tanya Vyhovsky from Vermont, USA, and Nico Dix, representative of the French New Anti-Capitalist Party-l’Anticapitaliste (NPA-A). It was an inspiring meeting, filled with valuable experiences and sincere conversations!
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