Global insurgency for change

The term global insurgency for change was first introduced by Gary Payne in the 24 October 2003 article for americas.org, titled "Bolivia and the New Global Community of Insurgents" wherein:

Something unforeseen is happening in the Americas, and perhaps across the world. A new, unofficial coalition of exploited peoples and exploited nations is becoming self aware. Despite cultural and geographical differences, they are aware of each other's problems, and they are aware of the common threads in the economic and political tapestry that they feel is smothering them. It appears to be the beginning of a global insurgency for change.

Bolivia is only part of a larger story. A wave of self-determination is washing across the entire landscape of the Americas. It was evident when Peruvians rejected corrupt President Fujimori three years ago. It was and still is evident in the resolve of Venezuelans to maintain democratically elected President Chávez, who was almost overthrown last year in a short-lived coup. The wave of self-determination is evident in grassroots support of President Lula in Brazil. And most recently it's been on display in Argentina, where a newly elected president has stood his ground with the IMF.

Last month in Cancún, Mexico, the World Trade Organization met with an unprecedented and unexpected rebellion by representatives of developing nations. Pushed to the wall together, they discovered their collective arms and pushed back. Meanwhile, these nations have been watching each other, learning from each other. Now, they are beginning to help each other. Stay tuned.