Bristol Latin American Forum 2009

bristol | globalisation | event notice Monday March 23, 2009 20:29 by B.D.

Progressive change is sweeping Latin America and 2009 marks two highly significant anniversaries: 50 years since the triumph of the Cuban revolution, and 10 years of democracy and social progress in Venezuela. Bristol Latin America Forum, now in its 4th year, is an opportunity to learn more about developments across the continent, through talks, in depth workshops, film and other activities. Come and hear the speakers, discuss the issues and find out more about building solidarity work on a local basis. Food and refreshments will be provided by Kebele social centre. The Forum will take place from 10am to 5.30pm on Saturday 25th April, at University of Bristol Faculty of Arts, 3-5 Woodland Road, Bristol – get there in good time as this is a free event which you do not have to book in advance, but places are limited.

Bristol Latin American Forum 2009

Speakers include:

• Luis Marron, political counsellor at the Cuban Embassy
• Francisco Dominguez, Head of Latin America studies, Middlesex University
• Bernard Kennedy, ASLEF
• Susana Morales, co-ordinator literacy/adult education programme in Managua, Nicaragua

Workshops include:

• Current situation in Cuba, and US-Cuba relations
• Environmental justice in Bolivia, Cuba and Venezuela
• The rise of the new political economy in Latin America
• Solidarity through Trade Union and other action
• Challenging misinformation in the media
• Filmmaking with children in Venezuela
• Political graffiti
• Live video from Colombia

After Party

There will be an evening party with live Latin fusion music – see details as they arise at: http://bristollaf.blogspot.com