Text version of the Militant, a socialist newspaper
Strikes, street actions topple Yugoslav regime Workers lead mobilizations that open up political space   Palestinian deaths mount in Israeli crackdown   Los Angeles bus strikers gain new support   Sales of new pamphlet are at center of sub drive   Eyewitness in Belgrade: workers lead revolt   U.S. bill on food, medicine does not ease Cuba embargo   Growers and unions in California debate 'guest worker' bill   Overall sales chart A socialist newsweekly published in the interests of working people Vol. 64/No. 40October 23, 2000   Farmers Paralyze Bolivia, win relief Protesting farmer at roadblock in Cochabamba, Bolivia. For several weeks Indian peasants led massive actions throughout Bolivia, fighting for better prices for their corn, water rights, and against land taxes. Peasants barricaded major roads, paralyzing the economy, while teachers strikes shut half the country's schools. On October 6, President Hugo Banzer agreed to several key demands of the peasants. Coca farmers continue to fight to oppose regime's plans to eradicate all coca crops without offering them an alternative to make a living.       Front page (for this issue) | Home | Text-version home