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Notes on the Political Situation in South America

Ana C. Carvalhaes, Israel Dutra — 2026-05-28T06:34:16Z

“In these notes, we address South America, where the complexity of societies, scandalous socioeconomic inequality, the presence of a so-called “middle” economy with its own influence in the region (Brazil), a tradition of struggle and organization on the left, and governments less subservient than the liberal right (such as those of Colombia, Brazil, and Uruguay), imperialist interventionism faces more obstacles and has to moderate its attacks. In light of important electoral processes and tests in the class struggle posed by far-right and right-wing governments, such as those in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Ecuador, it is worth considering the commonalities across national contexts in the region in the coming months.”

- IVP616 - May 2026 / United States (USA), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Cuba, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Bolivia

Rise of the Far Right in Chile

Oscar Mendoza — 2025-12-31T12:02:55Z

“How did Chile move from the euphoria of Gabriel Boric's triumph in 2021, with a 10-point lead over Kast, to a far right-wing victory?”

- IVP611 - December 2025 / Chile, Far Right

Kast: Chile's “democratic route” back to Pinochetism

Karina Nohales, Pablo Abufom — 2025-12-20T07:22:23Z

With José Antonio Kast's victory, Pinochetism returns to power through electoral means, articulating neoliberal restoration, moral authoritarianism, and anti-communism as a response to Chile's crisis.

- IVP611 - December 2025 / Chile

From progressive decline to reactionary advance in Chile

Karina Nohales, Pablo Abufom — 2025-11-28T08:39:28Z

The first round confirms the shift of the electorate towards right-wing positions —with Kast consolidated as leader of the bloc— in a regional context marked by the expansion of reactionary forces.

- IVP610 - November 2025 / Chile

After the 1973 Coup in Chile

2025-09-15T11:47:03Z

Political Resolution from the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Socialist Party, Chilean Section of the Fourth International after the coup.

- Features / Fourth International, Chile, Historical events and figures, Features

The coup in Chile

United Secretariat of the Fourth International — 2025-09-15T11:47:00Z

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.

- Features / Fourth International, Chile, Historical events and figures, Features

The Chile Coup and after

Liga Communiste De Chile — 2025-09-15T11:40:00Z

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.

- Features / Chile, Historical events and figures, Features

The rising class consciousness of the proletariat and the problem of power

2025-09-15T11:39:04Z

In our 'From the Archive' series we republish this editorial prepared for the September 1973 issue of the Chilean publication Revolución Permanente.

- Features / Fourth International, Chile, Historical events and figures, Features

Debate on the counter revolution in Chile (1973)

Livio Maitan, Lucio Colletti — 2025-09-15T11:36:40Z

Leading member of the Fourth International, Livio Maitan, replies to views expressed by the Marxist philosopher Lucio Colletti in a mass-circulation Italian weekly following the Chilean coup.

- Features / Chile, Historical events and figures, Features

Communist Party triumph and opportunity in an adverse electoral scenario in Chile

Javiera Manzi, Karina Nohales — 2025-07-15T07:35:00Z

Jeannette Jara swept the country, displacing the former Concertación and Frente Amplio (Broad Front or FA) parties. If she were to win the November 16, 2025 presidential elections, it would be a milestone that would run counter to the current political climate in Latin America.

- IVP606 - July 2025 / Chile