Archive of David Adler

Following the recent election victory for Luis Arce and the Movement Towards Socialism in Bolivia, the Democracy Industry was quick to proclaim this as a victory for democracy itself. In this article, David Adler argues that by doing so, liberals overlook the historic power of workers in the fight against authoritarianism.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador's victory in Sunday's election signals new hope for Mexico. But implementing his radical programme may resuly in a severe backlash both at home and abroad. David Adler reports on AMLO's chances, and the hope for a new Mexico.