Lefts: praxis and social transformation

This CLACSO Working Group on the Left: praxis and social transformation It focuses on investigating and reflecting on the praxis that characterizes left-wing projects in our continent and their connection with the ideology of social transformation.

From the above, a fundamental thesis emerges: the left is not an ontological foundation or an a priori definition, but above all a political practice—rooted in traditions and future visions—critical of the development of capitalism. And it is precisely this dimension, that of action, which constitutes the central analytical axis of this Working Group.

In an ongoing dialogue between history and the current state of our societies, we aim to review and trace trajectories that situate scenarios, actors, forms of struggle, and perspectives that transcend national frameworks and recover the initiatives, attempts, and commitments beyond the temporary triumphs or failures of the Latin American left. We propose to contribute not only to the history of the Latin American left but also to advancing the understanding and explanation of the trajectories of social mobilization from a longer-term perspective, providing elements for understanding the projects, perspectives, and challenges posed by current movements.

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