| Led by countries such as Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Bolivia, progressive governments in Latin America are transforming the lives of millions of people, extending health and education provision and enhancing social equality. As part of ALBA,the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas, countries are joining together to forge a better and more just society for people across the region. Come to Latin America 2012 and find out first hand about the latest developments in the continent and how we can offer solidarity. Features films, stalls, music, and discussion on: Global meltdown Latin Americas response Cuba Updating the socialist economic model Venezuela Defending the majority, not punishing the poorest Nicaragua Building an alternative through ALBA Features over 50 contributors: Speakers from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Peru Jacobo Torres Venezuelan TUC Esther Armenteros Cuban Ambassador Fidel Narvaez Ecuador Guisell Morales-Encheverry Nicaragua Ken Livingstone Richard Gott Guillaume Long President, CEAACES, Ecuador Alicia Castro Argentinian Ambassador Aidee Moreno Colombian Agricultural Workers Union, FENSUAGRO Fatima Herrera Olea Womens Secretary SITAG-Peru Robin Blackburn Victoria Brittain Frances OGrady TUC Jeremy Corbyn MP Seumas Milne Guardian contributor Prof Ernesto Laclau Owen Jones Bob Crow RMT Stathis Kouvelakis Kings College, London Costas Lapavitsas SOAS Register for the conference online at www.latinamericaconference.org.uk or by card at 020 8800 0155 or by cheque payable to CSC (Latin America 2012) CSC c/o Unite, Woodberry, 218 Green Lanes, London N4 2HB (including your name and contact details) Tickets in advance: £10 waged/£8 unwaged (on the day tickets £12/£10) |