15 October 2026
The Extractive State: Or, Peter Thiel in Argentina
Much of what lies ahead for Brazil, should Bolsonaro defeat Lula in the second round, can be studied in Argentina. In Thiel’s own words, his visits to Argentina are a journey to the end of the world – a perfect spot to bunker up in the event of an Apocalypse. By working hand in hand with the self-declared “anarcho-libertarian” president, Javier Milei, Argentina could experiment with its legal, political and economic system to the benefit of Silicon Valley and finance capitalists, while also taking the international far-right project to new heights. Continue reading >>
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12 February 2025
Reversing Emancipation?
Amid Bolivia’s current economic crisis, mining cooperatives remain key actors due to their strong capacity for (self-)employment and their deep-rooted historical presence in popular sectors. Their significance was reflected in their recognition in the 2009 Plurinational Constitution as a constituent sector of the country's "plural" economy. However, the strength of this sector has paradoxically led to weak regulations exposing miners to multiple risks, including the severe threat of silicosis. Continue reading >>
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18 January 2024