By Cliff DuRand
As President, AMLO has embarked on an ambitious effort to transform Mexico—the Fourth Transformation. It is an effort to reverse the neoliberal programs instituted since the days of Carlos Salinas. This process involved the privatization of ejido land; shifting the economy toward exports; privatizing the banks, oil, and most recently, electricity. While all of this cannot be undone in a single six-year term, AMLO has made a start on it.
Now, midway through his presidency, Bill Gallegos will assess how far the Fourth Transformation has gone. What are its accomplishments, what are its successes and failures, what is the opposition to these changes? He will emphasize the very challenging conditions under which AMLO is attempting to effect this transformation and why native-born Mexicans as well as Mexican Americans especially should support this endeavor… and how.
Gallegos is a veteran Chicano liberation activist, environmental justice leader, and revolutionary socialist.
This webinar is part of a weekly series featuring thought provoking speakers on a variety of social issues. The Center for Global Justice is devoted to research and learning for a better world. We offer these webinars every Monday at 1pm. Tune in at www.globaljusticecenter.org. You can also view past programs there.
Webinar
“Mexico’s Fourth Transformation” by Bill Gallegos
Mon., May 16, 1pm
Sponsor: Center for Global Justice
Free
