The Unexpected Pope
Pope Francis, writes Marxist scholar Michael Löwy, demonstrated an uncharacteristic sympathy toward left-wing thought, even as his thinking owed far more to the non-Marxist “theology of the people” than liberation theology.
7 Articles by: Alex Caring-Lobel
Alex Caring-Lobel is an associate editor at Jacobin.
Argentina’s Football Roots Are at Risk of Privatization
Argentina’s biggest football stars, from Maradona to Messi, got their start in the country’s ubiquitous neighborhood sports clubs. These community centers urgently need government support, not the ruthless privatization on offer from far-right president Javier Milei.
The Junta and the Monks
Buddhist nationalism has been a central tenet of Myanmar’s politics since independence. A new alliance against the military dictatorship could finally change things.
Argentina’s Economic Crisis Has Become a Political Crisis
The unexpected victory of far-right libertarian Javier Milei in Argentina’s primaries marks a crisis for both Peronism and its traditional conservative antagonists. No one knows exactly what will happen next.
The Authoritarian Behind Peru’s Massacring of Protesters
Over 60 Peruvians have now been killed at protests following the impeachment of Pedro Castillo. President Dina Boluarte and PM Alberto “the Butcher” Otárola must be brought to justice.
The Peruvian Government Is Massacring Protesters
Protests in Peru following the impeachment of Pedro Castillo show no signs of letting up. In the face of lethal repression, protesters are no longer just demanding elections but the resignation of President Dina Boluarte and a new constitution.
Why Chileans Rejected the Proposed New Constitution
Chile’s new constitution would’ve replaced its Pinochet-era charter with one that guarantees social, economic, and environmental rights for all. Why, then, did Chileans overwhelmingly reject it?