Collective Decision Period 2025 SEPLA
Dear Comrade, We are writing to share with you that we have opened the Collective Decision-Making Process (PDC) 2025 of the Society for Political Economy and Critical Thought of Latin America and the Caribbean (SEPLA). We invite you to participate in the horizontal debate and collective decision-making process in this PDC 2025. Read the Call and the guidelines for the debate on the Characterization of Current Capitalism (Dimension 1), both attached. You can participate through the SEPLA21 Forum (a Virtual Campus-type platform), at this link: If you are already registered, log in with your email (login) and password. If you have never logged in, you must register and create an account. It's very simple; we'll help you register if it doesn't work for you. You can also interact and stay up-to-date with the debates via email. You can send your contributions and comments We look forward to your comments, active participation, and commitment to political economy and critical thinking in Our America. Fraternal greetings, Board of Directors – SEPLA
Colloquium “Bolivia: Current Situation, Validity of the Socialist Project, and Perspectives”
The Institute of Political Economy (IEP) of the Open University of Recoleta (UAR), Chile, in conjunction with the Society of Political Economy and Critical Thought of Latin America (SEPLA), will hold a long-duration seminar on the "Relevance of Marxist Political Economy".1 Its objective is to stimulate reflection and study around the core principles that underpin the Institute's activities. To achieve this, a series of colloquia and other activities will be conducted, encompassing a wide range of topics, all of which contribute to framing the current debate in the field of critical political economy, with the goal of constructing a programmatic project for social transformation. The first block and theme correspond to the international reality, the current relevance of the socialist project, and the prospects within the framework of global power dynamics. At this level, priority has been given to addressing the situation of at least three Latin American countries: Cuba and Venezuela (already covered), and Bolivia. Subsequently, the focus will shift towards the situations in China, Vietnam, Middle Eastern countries (Iran, Syria), Russia, and conclude with the Russia-Ukraine war and current geopolitics, and their consequences for the global socialist project. Other subsequent blocks and themes will address both general and…
1st Forum “Social Security and Pensions: Regaining Initiative from the World of Work” on June 6
Call for Participation The Society of Political Economy and Critical Thinking of Latin America (SEPLA) is pleased to invite all interested parties to participate in the 1st Forum "Social Security and Pensions: Regaining Initiative from the World of Work". This event will take place on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The objective of this forum is to create a space for debate and reflection on the current challenges in the field of social security and pensions from a critical perspective. Relevant topics such as privatization of social security, profit in this area, and alternatives to strengthen and ensure a fair and equitable system will be addressed. Distinguished experts will serve as speakers for this edition. We will have the participation of Antonio Elías from Uruguay, Luis Mesina from Chile, Orlando Villabona from Colombia, and Juan Miguel Fernández from Spain. Each of them will contribute their insights and experiences regarding the challenges and potential solutions in the realm of social security and pensions. The moderation will be led by Josefina Morales, SEPLA representative in Mexico. Josefina will guide the development of the forum and facilitate the participation of the speakers and the attending audience. The event will be broadcasted through SEPLA's official…