Claudia De La Cruz

Claudia De la Cruz, Executive Director of IFCO and 2024 presidential candidate for the Party for Socialism & Liberation, dives deep into U.S. imperialism's war mentality towards Venezuela. She discusses the alarming impacts of ICE raids on all working-class communities and highlights the need for unity against rising authoritarianism. Claudia details the U.S.'s resource-driven motives for intervention in Venezuela and connects it to the harmful effects of sanctions on both Venezuela and Cuba. She emphasizes the importance of grassroots solidarity to combat imperialism.

Claudia De la Cruz, an activist and former presidential nominee for the Socialist Party, shares her insights on the true meanings of socialism and communism. She critiques the burdens of capitalism, such as housing inequalities and the pressure of rent. The discussion delves into the intersection of faith and activism, advocating for social justice and collective action. De la Cruz also highlights the emergence of global movements pushing back against U.S. dominance, emphasizing the need for education and unity in the fight for equity and dignity.

Exploring the need to move beyond traditional voting strategies and embrace socialism. Discussing the failures of the 'lesser of two evils' narrative post-Biden's election. Advocating for wealth redistribution, worker empowerment, and dismantling capitalism. Emphasizing the importance of community organizing and collective action for meaningful change.