Ambassador Samuel Moncada and other Venezuelan speakers
Jeremy Corbyn MP
Vice-Chair, APPG on Latin America
George Galloway MP
Rod Stoneman, Executive Producer, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Iain Bruce, Telesur Advisor & Journalist, Author, The Real Venezuela & former BBC Caracas Correspondent
Journalist, Author, The Real Venezuela & former BBC Caracas Correspondent
Diana Raby, Author, Democracy and Revolution
Dr Francisco Dominguez, Head of Latin America Studies, Middlesex University
Bruce Kent
Jennie Bremner, Unite the Union Assistant General Secretary & VSC Chair
Moz Greenshields, UNISON NEC
Karen Mitchell, Thompsons Solicitors
Plus videos & messages from progressives from across Latin America
The Venezuelan Government has transformed the lives of millions through progressive policies in the last decade. Today, this progress is under threat from a US militarization of the region that is encircling the country, including an agreement between the US & Colombia concerning new military bases & the revival of the 4th fleet.
April marks the 8th anniversary of the temporarily successful coup against Chávez. The recent coup in Honduras, followed by the exposure of coup plots in Ecuador & Paraguay, has confirmed that right-wing forces are again seeking to roll back progress across Latin America; threatening peace, democracy & sovereignty.
International support is essential - this event is a great opportunity to learn more about developments & how we can build solidarity. You can register online