The Australia-Venezuela Solidarity Network - http://www.VenezuelaSolidarity.org/ - proudly presents...

Latin America in Revolt
Public Meeting with Dr Carolus Wimmer, member of Latin American Parliament and International Relations Secretary of the Venezuelan Communist Party. Come and hear about the amazing revolution unfolding in Latin America.

As the US war machine bogs down in Iraq, a continent is rising in revolt. Hear outstanding Venezuelan revolutionary Dr. Carolus Wimmer speak about how the new socialist revolution in his country is empowering the poor majority to use the country's vast oil wealth to bring education, health care, housing and dignity to millions of people who were excluded and marginalised under "neoliberal" capitalism. Together with revolutionary Cuba, Venezuela is demonstrating that "another world is possible". Don't miss this opportunity to hear about Venezuela's inspiring alternative.

Carolus Wimmer, who was recently elected to the Latin American Parliament, will be touring Australia in February. Wimmer has been the director of international relations for the Venezuelan National Assembly since 2002 and the international relations secretary of the Venezuelan Communist Party since 1998.

Wimmer has been an activist in the CP since 1971. He was director of the CP's cadre school from 1978 to 1991, and has been a member of the central committee since 1998 and of the political bureau since 1998. Within the Chavez government, Wimmer was an adviser to the National Assembly president, William Lara, in 2001-02.

Wimmer has also been involved in the media in Venezuela. He has been the founding director of the theoretical journal Debate Abierto (Open Debate) since 1997, and he produces a weekly radio program called "Open Debate" on Venezuela's state-run National Radio, as well as two international discussion programs on that station.

The Australian tour by Carolus Wimmer is being organised by the Australia-Venezuela Solidarity Network. It will be an important opportunity to hear the latest news about the unfolding revolution in Venezuela and to discuss the "left turn" that is occurring across Latin America.

Sydney- Sat Feb 25, 6pm. LHMU Bldg, 187 Thomas St, Haymarket. Bookings recommended Ph. 9690 1977, 1800 634 206. Info and Media ph Duroyan 0403 919 377.
Canberra- Mon Feb 27, 1pm: ANU. Ph Leigh 0421 283 825.
Mon Feb 27, 6.30pm: ACT Legislative Assembly, Civic Sq., London Cct. Ph Andrew 0438 624 744.
Brisbane- Tues Feb 28, 7pm. CEPU Auditorium, 41 Peel St, Sth Brisbane. Ph 3831 2644, 0400 703 701.
Geelong- Fri March 3, 6.30pm. Venue TBA, Geelong. Ph 5222 6900.
Melbourne- Sat March 4, 6.30pm. Kaleide Theatre, RMIT. Ph 9639 8622, 0439 694 505.

Cost $10/$5. All proceeds to go towards tour costs.

More details to come soon!

Check out http://venezuelanalysis.com/ and http://www.greenleft.org.au/ for regular updates on Venezuela and the first revolution of the 21st Century!

To find out more about the Australia-Venezuela Solidarity Network call Duroyan (Sydney) 0403 919 377, Roberto (Melbourne) 0425 289 394 or visit http://www.venezuelasolidarity.org