Author Archives: Lara

Understanding in depth the power dynamics operating today requires an understanding of how forms of domination by one culture over another have evolved. This article analyses the origins, similarities and differences between four terms that define different forms of domination, whether territorial, political, economic and/or cultural: empire, imperialism, colonialism and neocolonialism. Empire refers to a “set of states or territories subjected to another”, generally through military force. In ancient civilizations, empires combined military expansion with mechanisms designed to stabilize conquered … Read more

The film “Federica Montseny, The Woman Who Speaks”, directed by Laura Mañá, recovers the memory of one of the most important figures of the libertarian movement in the Spanish State during the Second Republic and the Civil War. At a time of progressive loss of rights and the rise of fascism, it is essential to remember figures such as Federica Montseny, who played a fundamental role in the struggle for social emancipation. Federica Montseny (1905–1994), the daughter of fellow anarchists … Read more

– I – Really, I live in dark times! Innocent words are foolish. An unfurrowed brow Indicates apathy. He who laughs Just hasn’t yet received The terrible news. What times are these, in which A conversation about trees is almost a crime Because it implies silence about so many misdeeds! He who quietly crosses the street Is probably no longer within reach of his friends Who are in need? It’s true: I earn my living But believe me: that’s only … Read more

June 20 marks World Refugee Day. In this context, “Dounana”, a song released more than a year ago, emerges as a furious cry against neocolonialism and the destruction of peoples. The piece was created in November 2024 by Syrian-born artist Siba Alkhiami, who lives in Berlin, in collaboration with German producer Monkyman (Felix Spitta). A year and a half later, in April 2026, the author published a message about the song’s continued relevance, triggering an unexpected wave of virality on … Read more

🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBxQbU2VLWY The documentary “El lado oscuro del turismo: la crisis de la vivienda en Mallorca” (2024), broadcast as part of the “ARTE Regards” programme by the European cultural channel ARTE, examines the impact of tourism on access to housing on the island. The film, originally titled in German “Re: Wohnungsnot auf Mallorca”, was broadcast on 19 December 2024 and remains available in the ARTE media library until 17 December 2025. The report combines economic data with testimonies from residents affected … Read more

Libertarian municipalism is a political and social proposal developed primarily by the American thinker Murray Bookchin starting in the 1980s. This current of thought, rooted in social ecology, is based on the premise that human scale and proximity are indispensable conditions for truly democratic management of public life. In contrast to the concentration of power in large states and bureaucracy, libertarian municipalism proposes reclaiming the capacity to make decisions in the most immediate spaces: neighborhoods and towns. The central idea … Read more

In the last decade, the housing market in the Spanish State has undergone a profound transformation with the massive entry of so-called investment funds, popularly known as “vulture funds.” Their strategy has consisted of acquiring entire portfolios of properties at reduced prices, taking advantage of the financial crisis and the privatization of public housing stocks. A notable example was the 2013 sale of nearly 1,900 public housing units from the Madrid City Council to the fund Blackstone, which were later resold … Read more

“Sleep Now in the Hole” (2000), by the American band Rage Against the Machine, is a denunciation of the commodification of democracy. The song, produced by Rick Rubin, was recorded in October 1999 amidst growing global unrest: weeks before the Battle of Seattle erupted and the IMF imposed draconian austerity measures on 42 countries. The music video, directed by Michael Moore, was filmed in January 2000 at the New York Stock Exchange. It was an act of calculated civil disobedience: … Read more

The Battle of Seattle, which took place between November 30 and December 3, 1999, during the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting, marked a turning point in the struggle against global capitalism. The mobilization brought together more than 50,000 activists and militants from unions, environmental movements, student groups, and anarchist organizations in an unprecedented convergence that paralyzed the city. The objective was clear: to dismantle the myth of neoliberal inevitability through creative direct action. The origin lies in the accumulation of … Read more

Global technology companies sustain structures of oppression in Palestine through million-dollar contracts with Israel. Meta (USA), Google (USA), Microsoft (USA), Amazon (USA), and NSO Group (Israel) stand out for financing, facilitating infrastructure, data, analysis software, or cloud services to enable the location, selection, and tracking of individuals. This makes these corporations key direct actors in state violence, as they facilitate systematic human rights violations. Meta promotes asymmetry in content moderation: between 2021 and 2023, it removed 90% of pro-Palestinian posts … Read more