Latin America

Organized Anarchism Discussion Series #2 – Federación Anarquista Uruguaya – April 7th

We are excited to announce the next event in our Organized Anarchism: A Global Perspective series, a discussion with a delegate from the Federación Anarquista Uruguaya (FAU). ➧ Register for the discussion at this link This event will take place on Sunday, April 7th at 12 PM (US Pacific) / 2 PM (US Central) / […]

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After the Social Explosion: An Interview with the Anarchist Federation of Santiago

In 2019, significant segments of the dominated classes of Chile gave shape to what is now known as the “social explosion”, a popular uprising of national proportions. The social explosion produced a profound political crisis which forced the resignation of then president Sebastián Piñera and initiated a process which sought to overturn and rewrite the […]

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International Statement: Against the Dictatorial Legacy and Reformism – Class War and Popular Power

This statement, originally written in Spanish, was collaboratively produced and signed by anarchist organizations around the world. We reproduce the English translation here and the original Spanish below. Fifty years ago, the civilian-military coup in the territories dominated by the Chilean state gave free rein to state terrorism and meant for those from below years […]

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Event Announcement (Los Angeles, CA): Anarchist Popular Power Book Talk

Following the overwhelming success of the book’s launch event in July, we are happy to announce a follow up talk for Anarchist Popular Power: Dissident Labor and Armed Struggle in Uruguay 1956-76, this time in Los Angeles. The book, published by and available from AK Press, chronicles the history of a critical period for the […]

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Standing Room Only for Launch of ‘Anarchist Popular Power’

On July 18th, around 40 people crammed into the upstairs floor of the Tamarack bar, social center, and library in Oakland, California for the launch of Anarchist Popular Power: Dissident Labor and Armed Struggle in Uruguay 1956-76. With so little space in the upper story of the building, some attendees stood in the stairwell to […]

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Translation: 15 Years Building a Strong People, For Socialism and Freedom

This statement by our Argentine sibling organization Federación Anarquista de Rosario (FAR), released in early June of 2023, celebrates 15 years of organizational continuity. The statement traces their careful political and organizational development over the last decade and a half. Black Rose / Rosa Negra extends our greetings and congratulations to FAR. We look forward […]

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Book Launch: Anarchist Popular Power – Dissident Labor and Armed Struggle in Uruguay 1956-76

We are excited to announce the launch event for Troy Andreas Araiza Kokinis’ new book ‘Anarchist Popular Power: Dissident Labor and Armed Struggle in Uruguay 1956-76’ published by AK Press. Troy’s book is the first ever English language history of the Federación Anarquista Uruguaya (FAU). It was the militants of the FAU who first developed […]

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Juan Carlos Mechoso: It’s Only Been a Few Days and We Already Feel Your Absence

Troy Araiza Kokinis reflects on the life and revolutionary work of Juan Carlos Mechoso, who passed on October 11, 2022. Juan Carlos was a founding member of our sister organization, Federación Anarquista Uruguaya (FAU) and he will be dearly missed. Black Rose/Rosa Negra sends its heartfelt greetings and solidarity to the family, friends, and comrades […]

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Interview with a Brazilian Anarchist on Lula, Bolsonaro, and Social Struggle

Bruno Lima Rocha is a political scientist, professional journalist and professor of international relations based in Brazil, and is a member of the editorial board of the Institute for Anarchist Theory and History (IATH-ITHA). The following interview has been lightly edited for clarity. Black Rose / Rosa Negra (BRRN): Looming over much of the political […]

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