Gloria La Riva

Gloria La Riva is a national leader of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. She is a long-time labor and community activist in San Francisco. La Riva is a frequent contributor to Liberation News, writing on Cuba and Latin America, racism and national oppression, and labor struggles.

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Gloria La Riva March 12, 2020
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COVID-19 now a pandemic; capitalism exacerbates crisis

With the rapidly deepening global spread of COVID-19, the World Health Organization of the UN declared a pandemic March 11.
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In Memoriam

Gloria La Riva March 2, 2020
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Rosa Peñate, beloved comrade, presente!

Our beloved comrade Rosa Peñate died on Saturday, March 1, after suffering from leukemia for several months.
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Analysis

Gloria La Riva August 8, 2019
39

Actions urged against U.S. blockade of Venezuela

With Trump’s Aug. 6 announcement of a total U.S. economic blockade of Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro is calling on people…
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Militant Journalism

Gloria La Riva June 20, 2019
37

96-year-old activist on hunger strike for world’s children

We salute Sally-Alice Thompson, who has always walked the talk.
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Venezuela

Gloria La Riva March 12, 2019
19

Interview with Venezuelan engineering professor on blackout, attack on Guri power plant

Despite the massive blackout, masses of Venezuelans continue to mobilize — with big rallies and with grassroots organization to distribute…
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Militant Journalism

Gloria La Riva February 26, 2019
21

‘No pasarán!’ Report from Venezuela-Colombia border, where Bolivarians declare victory

On Saturday morning, the 23rd, I was at the Tienditas bridge with over 1,000 revolutionary Venezuelans, including hundreds of youth…
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Militant Journalism

Gloria La Riva February 25, 2019
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Dispatch from Venezuela: the government’s massive food distribution apparatus

The government of President Nicolas Maduro has gone into overdrive to help the population resist the economic war, by expanding…
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Militant Journalism

Gloria La Riva November 9, 2018
19

Caravan refugees leave Mexico City for trek north

Frustration and anger are mounting at the refusal of the UN or Mexican federal authorities to provide safe passage to…
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Militant Journalism

Gloria La Riva July 29, 2018
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Cuba celebrates 65th anniversary of Moncada assault

Santiago de Cuba is the only city in Cuba with the designated title of Hero City, for its unique history…
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Analysis

Gloria La Riva January 9, 2018
11

Trump deals new blow to TPS immigrants

Continuing its attack on immigrants, the Trump administration on Jan. 8 cancelled the Temporary Protected Status for 200,000 Salvadorans.
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