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The book "The Memory of the Future: Chile 2019-2022" by Pierre Dardot analyzes the social uprising in Chile and its relationship with neoliberalism. The author examines the actors and causes of the uprising, as well as the Mapuche movement, the feminist movement, and the student movement as opposition vectors to neoliberalism. The book highlights the importance of these social movements in the uprising against neoliberalism and the precariousness of life in Chile. Additionally, the constituent issue is addressed and reflected upon whether the process in Chile can be considered constituent. The composition of the Constitutional Convention is positively valued in terms of gender, presence of indigenous peoples, and labor diversity, but the process is criticized for being based on consensus and technocracy instead of collective deliberation. The author concludes that it is necessary to aspire for more and not fall into futility. [Extracted from the article]

The article "The Complexity of Social Movements" highlights the importance of social movements in Latin America and Mexico, as well as the criticism of classical theories. It emphasizes the struggle for democracy and the questioning of the neoliberal model by these movements. Additionally, it mentions the publication of a collective book that analyzes the challenges of Mexican, Latin American, and European societies in the 21st century. It also discusses the relationship between social movements and the State, civil society, and other relevant actors. The text talks about social movements in Latin America and their resistance to neoliberalism. It highlights that these movements have emerged in rural areas and marginalized urban sectors, and have a variety of objectives. Examples of movements in different countries are mentioned, such as the Mapuche indigenous movement in Chile, the Landless Rural Workers' Movement in Brazil, and the student movement in Mexico. These movements defend the environment, human rights, and social justice, and seek to build a different democracy and world. The text also discusses socio-environmental movements in Mexico, which oppose destruction and dispossession, and defend territory and life. The text presents three chapters that address different aspects of social movements. The first chapter highlights that social movements are agents that construct alternative forms of education, based on the roots and traditional knowledge of communities. The second chapter analyzes social movements in Greece and Spain in the context of the European crisis. The third chapter reflects on contemporary social movements, highlighting their diversity and the participation of young people and women. The text emphasizes the inclusion of young people in social movements and the important role of women in these movements. Several social movements in Mexico are also mentioned, such as Zapatismo, the Popular Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca, the Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity, #YoSoy132, and the Ayotzinapa movement. The article discusses self-government and autonomy in communities, where decisions are made through assemblies and solutions to conflicts are proposed. The book offers a theoretical and methodological discussion of social movements and analyzes various specific struggles in the context of neoliberal capitalism. It also raises the need to build new and autonomous worlds. [Extracted from the article]

The article analyzes the book "Algeria. Politics and society from the dark decade to the Hirak" by Michael J. Willis, which examines the Algerian state from within and from outside, highlighting the concept of "revolutionary legacy" in Algerian politics. The author challenges accepted premises in the academic world and shows the complexity of Algerian society and its forms of resistance. Additionally, it is mentioned that the jihadist phenomenon in Mali has become more complex due to the presence of different actors, and its main objective is to control a prosperous territory due to the trafficking of weapons, drugs, and human beings. [Extracted from the article]

The book "The Autonomous City: A History of Urban Occupation" by Alexander Vasudevan explores different cases of occupation in cities such as Berlin, Italy, Canada, New York, Greece, and Spain. The author analyzes the relationship between occupation and social movements, as well as the dynamics of gentrification and the struggle for the right to housing. The book offers stories and information about these alternative housing access practices and their impact on contemporary urban life. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Transport Infrastructure and Territorial Disputes. IIRSA in Santa Fe" by Álvaro Álvarez analyzes the territorial disputes that have arisen from the project to convert the port of Santa Fe and its associated infrastructure, as part of the policies promoted by the Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA). The author examines the consequences on the local territory and the resistance processes of the populations affected by these infrastructure works. The strategic importance of the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway in the model of regional economic integration into the international economic system is highlighted. The article analyzes the project portfolio of IIRSA-COSIPLAN for the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway axis and conceptualizes it as a plan to adapt the port infrastructure of the region. It also addresses the conflicts generated by the relocation and conversion of the port area, as well as the resistances and survival strategies of social movements. The article reflects on the territorial implications of a capitalist logic that seeks accumulation and reproduction through space reconversion. [Extracted from the article]

The text is a critical review of the book "Interseccionalidad. Giro decolonial y comunitario" by Mara Viveros Vigoya. The review highlights the importance of this book in contemporary studies of Latin American realities, where urgent violations are addressed and efforts are made to transform situations of injustice. It is mentioned that the author uses the concept of "interseccionalidad" to refer to the multiple violences of class, race, and gender, and seeks to eliminate them simultaneously. The review also analyzes intersectionality as an analytical category and documents the levels of analysis and criticisms that have been made of this concept. Additionally, it emphasizes that intersectionality has been redefined, reinvented, and repoliticized outside of universities, in the activism of social movements and in community and decolonial practice. [Extracted from the article]

The text is a review of the book "Toma de pueblos (1983-1993), Testimonials and documents to account for how a people's offensive was built". The book, compiled by the Editorial Group of the House of All and Everyone, is the fourth volume of the series "Dignify History" and contains interviews, testimonies, reports, and documents related to the revolutionary struggle in Mexico. The book addresses the formation and integration of the bases until the declaration of war in Chiapas, highlighting the importance of organization and struggle in the political and social transformation of the country. The importance of taking over towns as a strategy to gain support among the population is also mentioned. The author offers criticisms about the organization of the volume and suggests further reflection on historical memory and the impact of revolutionary proposals in Latin America. [Extracted from the article]

The text is a review of the book "Identidades en Proceso" by María Martínez, which proposes an analysis of contemporary feminist mobilizations in Spain. The book offers conceptual and methodological tools to rethink social movements, feminist mobilizations, and collective identity in the Spanish state. The author highlights the importance of relational networks and emotional investment in the study of feminist identities in process. The book invites us to rethink theoretical assumptions and consider the complexity and heterogeneity of feminist movements. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Books yes (also rock), bayonets no! Political rebellion, counterculture, and guerrilla warfare, 1965-1975. A provincial perspective" by Salvador Camacho Sandoval offers a revision of the 1960s and 1970s from the study of social and cultural movements, focusing on youth rebellion. The author proposes to decentralize the vision of the 1968 movement in Mexico, showing that it is not limited only to Mexico City. The book presents six essays that explore the strike at the Autonomous Institute of Science and Technology in Aguascalientes in 1966, rock as a symbol of rebellion in the city, solidarity with the 1968 movement in Mexico City, fear towards students, and the history of rural and urban guerrilla warfare in the 1970s. The work uses a methodology that combines documentary research and oral history to offer a broader understanding of social movements in Aguascalientes during that period. [Extracted from the article]

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The article is a review of two books that analyze the process of democratization and de-democratization in Mexico. The first book examines electoral behavior, the model of economic development, and social mobilization in the country. The second book focuses on the presidential elections since 1970 and examines the process of opening up and democratizing the regime. Both books offer a broad and complex view of Mexico's current political, economic, and social situation. The author highlights the importance of including political actors such as armed insurgency and social movements in the analysis, as well as the role of political parties in democratization. The book examines the presidential elections of 1970, 1976, 1982, 1988, 1994, 2006, and 2018, and argues that democratization in Mexico has been achieved through intense mobilizations and political tensions. The author concludes by highlighting the importance of the development of party identities and the influence of private actors in politics. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Pedagogies of the South in Motion. New Paths in Research," coordinated by Patricia Medina Melgarejo, presents five territories written by researchers from different academic and non-academic backgrounds and contexts. The territories explore topics such as communitarianism, decolonial philosophy, education and childhood, and propose new ways of constructing knowledge and educating. The book challenges conventional research approaches and seeks to conceive reality from diverse and contextualized perspectives. The relevance of the work is highlighted due to its syncretism between history, experience, and community practices with colonial elements such as writing. The need to explore cracks and veins of life to break with the paradigms of modern science and build knowledge based on concrete reality is emphasized. The work promotes dialogue as a means and an end, and is recommended for those seeking insurrection against the colonial system and the struggle for dignity and justice. [Extracted from the article]

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The article is a review of the book "When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir" written by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele. The book recounts Patrisse's personal experiences, from her childhood in a neighborhood in Los Angeles to the founding of the Black Lives Matter movement. The authors explore themes such as racism, discrimination, and political activism. The book offers a harsh and realistic view of contemporary United States, highlighting the social and economic inequality that persists despite advances in civil rights. It also highlights the struggle and achievements of social movements, including the Black Lives Matter movement, which seeks equality and social change. Additionally, the importance of the beauty and dignity of black people as a form of cultural resistance is mentioned. While the system of values and institutions that perpetuate violence against the black population is criticized, the agency and importance of community in the pursuit of a more just and equal social change are emphasized. [Extracted from the article]

The book "The Coward Does Not Make History. Orlando Fals Borda and the beginnings of participatory action research" written by Joanne Rappaport is a critique of the participatory action research methodology developed by Fals Borda in the Departments of Córdoba and Sucre in Colombia. The influence of Paulo Freire on Fals Borda's work and the collaboration with Juana Julia Guzmán in the research process are highlighted. The book uses sources such as archives, interviews, and graphic material to reconstruct the research process. It also reflects on the beginnings of Participatory Action Research in Latin America and highlights the challenges and limitations of this methodology. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Data Justice" by Lina Dencik, Arne Hintz, Joanna Redden, and Emiliano Treré, published by SAGE Publications Ltd in 2022, addresses the relevance of algorithmic systems and data in political and economic systems. The authors analyze cases such as the Snowden revelations, the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and tracking systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book focuses on the conceptualization of datafication and its relationship with political economy, neoliberal governance, and social justice. It also explores the importance of citizen participation in data management and proposes solutions from the perspective of social movements. In summary, the book offers a comprehensive view of data justice beyond technological advancements. [Extracted from the article]

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The book "The Labyrinth of Representation. Parties and Political Cultures in the Basque Country and Navarre (1875-2020)" is a dictionary that compiles the history of the 403 political formations that have participated in elections in these regions from 1875 to 2020. The study focuses on regional parties and covers from the Alfonso liberal monarchists to political formations linked to social movements. The book, coordinated by Coro Rubio Pobes, brings together fourteen authors specialized in Basque and Navarrese politics and offers an intelligent view of national and local historiography. Although some absences are noted and improvements are suggested for future editions, the book is a valuable reference tool for researchers and can also be appreciated by the general public. [Extracted from the article]

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The article titled "The Journeys of Jorge Alonso, a Long Search for Justice and Democracy" presents a review of the trajectory of Jorge Alonso, a Mexican academic and activist, throughout his life. The author highlights the diversity of his interests and his commitment to justice and democracy. The article mentions Alonso's intellectual influences, such as Ángel Palerm and Pablo González Casanova, as well as his participation in social movements such as Zapatismo and the struggle of the Mapuche people. His experiences in forming a union and in his academic career are also mentioned. The article emphasizes Alonso's passion and international recognition as one of Mexico's great social scientists. [Extracted from the article]

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This article reviews the book "A propósito de Tilly. Conflicto, poder y acción colectiva," edited by María Jesús Funes.