The Dig AOC on US Hegemony and Latin American Sovereignty
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Aug 31, 2023 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses US intervention in Latin America, emphasizing the need for solidarity, acknowledging the impact of US actions in Chile and Colombia, exploring the politics of oil and mining, and addressing the complexity of migration from Latin America to the US.
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Solidarity Means Real Relationships
- Solidarity with Latin America requires building real-time, current political relationships, not just historical understanding.
- US progressives must be visibly present and engaged with Latin American movements today to foster genuine solidarity.
US Must Declassify Chile Coup Files
- Chile faces intensive right-wing media efforts to erase history of US-backed 1973 coup.
- US declassification of its coup documents is crucial for Chile's truth and healing process.
Colombia's Conflict Roots
- Colombia's long history of political violence stems from a one-party right-wing state that assassinated opposition.
- This legacy fuels conflict, militias, and complicates peace efforts today.