Week in Struggle: November 12-18

Brazil On November 5, the Support Committee for the revolutionary Brazilian newspaper A Nova Democracia (AND) in Maringa, located in southern Brazil, distributed a special edition print issue about Chairman Gonzalo. Members of the support committee spoke on Chairman Gonzalo’s life as the leader of the International Communist Movement and the Communist Party of Peru. Members also explained that Chairman Gonzalo never surrendered or betrayed the revolution despite being … Continue reading Week in Struggle: November 12-18

Ecuador: ‘Your Blood Is Our Blood’: Revolutionaries Issue Solidarity with Brazilian Peasants

By David Martinez Last week, Ecuadorian revolutionaries issued a statement and carried out actions in solidarity with the League of Poor Peasants in Brazil (LCP, Liga dos Camponeses Pobres). The solidarity comes as the LCP faces persistent violent attacks from the military government of Brazil, which is backing the large landowners in the countryside threatening the peasants living at the Tiago Campin dos Santos and Ademar Ferreira … Continue reading Ecuador: ‘Your Blood Is Our Blood’: Revolutionaries Issue Solidarity with Brazilian Peasants

Week in Struggle: October 15-21

India The Communist Party of India (Maoist) released a statement for Central Committee member Yaydaş Ramakrishna, who died on October 14 from kidney failure and other health issues. The statement affirms that this is a heavy loss for the Party and the people of India. Brazil Graffiti was seen in support of the peasant struggle in Brazil, in the face of recent actions by the old Brazilian State … Continue reading Week in Struggle: October 15-21

Ecuador: Peruvian Agency Charges Ecuadorian Peasant with ‘Advocating Terrorism’

By David Martinez Last week, the Counter-Terrorist Directorate of Peru (DIRCOTE, Dirección contra el Terrorismo del Perú) charged an Ecuadorian peasant with “advocating terrorism” for making Facebook posts in support of the People’s War in Peru and Chairman Gonzalo (Abimael Guzman Reynoso), the leader of the Peruvian Revolution. The charge was made despite DIRCOTE having no jurisdiction in Ecuador, nor the Ecuadorian State having a … Continue reading Ecuador: Peruvian Agency Charges Ecuadorian Peasant with ‘Advocating Terrorism’

Ecuador: Communist Party of Ecuador-Red Sun Honors Chairman Gonzalo

By David Martinez On October 1, the Communist Party of Ecuador-Red Sun (PCE-SR, Partido Comunista del Ecuador-Sol Rojo) released a statement along with photos of actions in honor of Chairman Gonzalo (Abimael Guzman Reynoso), the leader of the Communist Party of Peru and the Peruvian revolution who died on September 11. Gonzalo was assassinated by the reactionary Peruvian State under the direction of US imperialism, … Continue reading Ecuador: Communist Party of Ecuador-Red Sun Honors Chairman Gonzalo

Week in Struggle: July 16-22

India On July 10, members of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), led by the Communist Party of India (Maoist), targeted and wounded two police commandos; no losses were reported on the PLGA’s side. On July 12, a police informant was detained and shot by PGLA members. Brazil Dozens of banners were seen along highways and other heavy traffic areas in support of the League … Continue reading Week in Struggle: July 16-22

Week in Struggle: April 30-May 6

Turkey Banners signed by the Communist Party of Turkey/Marxist-Leninist (TKP/ML) have been documented in the Mayıs and Esenyurt districts of Istanbul celebrating the 49 year anniversary of the Party, reading, “To 49 Years” and “To 49 Years of the Proletarian Party, TKP/ML,” along with the insignia of TKP/ML and the Liberation Army of the Workers and Peasants of Turkey (TİKKO)  Brazil In Ananindeua, Pará the Anani … Continue reading Week in Struggle: April 30-May 6

Week in Struggle: April 16-22

Turkey In Istanbul, two red banners were dropped in support of the Communist Party of Turkey/Marxist-Leninist (TKP/ML) and the Liberation Army of the Workers and Peasants of Turkey (TIKKO). One banner read, “Long Live Our Party TKP/ML Red Army TIKKO,” in Kurdish and the other read, “Glory to its 49th Anniversary,” in Turkish. Brazil In Campina Grande, residents carried out action demanding vaccines and financial … Continue reading Week in Struggle: April 16-22

Week in Struggle: April 9-15

Brazil For more than 10 days, peasants have been facing off with reactionary forces who attempt to carry out a massacre in Camp Manoel Ribeiro. The revolutionary peasant newspaper Resistencia Camponesa recorded footage of peasants expelling the Military Police, Tactical Force, and Mobile Tactical Patrol from their camp as they chanted: “Even if the thing thickens, this land is ours! Now, now! All Santa Elina, we will … Continue reading Week in Struggle: April 9-15

Comrade Joselo, Present in the Struggle!

By Jakob Stein The death of Comrade Joselo, a founder and leader of the Communist Party of Ecuador – Red Sun (PCE-SR), carries an enormous weight, not only for Maoists in the International Communist Movement, but for the working class and poor peasantry of Ecuador and the oppressed peoples of the world. Comrade Joselo spent his life in service to the people as a fighter … Continue reading Comrade Joselo, Present in the Struggle!