Antimilitarism In Latin America

February 02, 2010 19:00

Published: January 25, 2010 17:18 by Housmans Bookshop |

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Tagged as: anti-militarism

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Housmans – radical booksellers since 1945
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War Resisters' International present:
‘Antimilitarism In Latin America’
Tuesday 2 February - 7pm to 8.30pm
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Activists Pelao Carvallo and Rafael Uzcategui will discussing the growing antimilitarism movements in Latin American countries. The event will be in both Spanish and English.



In recent years, there have been efforts to create a Latin America-wide antimilitarist network, which has produced statements on, amongst other issues, the threat of war between Colombia and Venezuela, and the military coup in Honduras. One of their most significant challenges is the new populist face of militarism in the region, with leaders such as Hugo Chavez garnering widespread support from civilians for potential conflicts.

Organised by War Resisters International, who monitor, report on and promote pacifist causes across the world, this event will feature activists Pelao Carvallo, a Chilean living in Paraguay, and Rafael Uzcategui from Venezuela, discussing their
experiences within the burgeoning Latino antimilitarist movement.

The event will be in both Spanish and English, with interpreters.

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Event information
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