The US is leading a hybrid war against Venezuela. Sanctions have resulted in the deaths of well over a hundred thousand people. Venezuela’s economic crisis, alongside interference in democratic processes and attempted coups, has made daily life incredibly difficult for millions of Venezuelans.

Why has the US led such an aggressive attack against Venezuela? The country represents a threat to the interests of US power; simply put, it places a concern for people ahead of a concern for profit. Venezuela’s comunes represent one such project, a seed of a future that centers the wellbeing of humanity.

What is La Comuna de Altos de Lidice? In the two and a half years since La Comuna de Altos de Lidice (Caracas) was founded, it has provided tremendous community support, a lifeline not only of essential services such as food distribution, medical care, and services, but also of hope. The comuna fosters a basis for economic self-sufficiency, runs productive enterprises, a communal dining hall, medical offices, a pharmacy, and organizes various cultural and recreational activities. But, as a result of the economic blockade, many of these projects rely largely on international solidarity contributions, and the comuna is asking for financial support.

Come to our panel to learn from members of the comuna and prominent activists and journalists about the hybrid war against Venezuela, the reality that Venezuela’s socialist projects are up against, and how they are building resistance and please donate to support the comuna’s work if you can.

The panel will be moderated by popular educator and historian, Diana Sierra Becerra. Panelists at this webinar will include:

Gsus García (spokesperson for Comuna de Altos de Lidice)
Vijay Prashad (scholar, journalist, and director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research)
Zoe PC (journalist, People's Dispatch)
Ulises Castro (sociologist, popular educator, spokesperson for the comuna in Guarataro)
Hector Figarella (Venezuelan-American activist with the Anti-Imperialist Action Committee and Latin American Solidarity Committee)
Adrienne Pine (Venezuelan Embassy protector, scholar, activist)

This event is presented and organized by the western Massachusetts-based Anti-Imperialist Action Committee, in partnership with the Pioneer Valley Worker Center, Latin American Solidarity Coalition, Massachusetts Peace Action, Pioneer Valley DSA, The Resistance Center for Peace and Justice, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, Liyang Network Western Mass, and Western Mass CodePink.
This event is a fundraiser and will take place on Thursday December 17th at 7pm. All donations will be sent to Altos De Lidice. Please consider donating to support the ongoing work of the commune, which is a lifeline for thousands of people.

$300 will provide a holiday meal for hundreds of beneficiaries
$600 will cover the labor costs for 30 communal employees
$3,500 will cover infrastructure repair costs for the neighborhood.
This event is presented and organized by the western Massachusetts-based Anti-Imperialist Action Committee, in partnership with the Latin American Solidarity Committee, Massachusetts Peace Action, Pioneer Valley DSA, The Resistance Center for Peace and Justice, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, and CODEPINK.

Solidarity with Venezuela! Support Altos de Lidice!

Please consider donating to support the ongoing work of the commune, which is a lifeline for thousands of people.