World Social Forum Begins in Venezuela
Thousands of activists marched through Venezuela’s capital demanding an end to the war in Iraq and shouting slogans against U.S. imperialism at the opening of the World Social Forum backed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Throngs of spirited protesters danced to drum beats as they waved banners and chanted “No to war! Peace is possible!” Roughly 80,000 people signed up to attend the forum, including tens of thousands from outside Venezuela, organizers said. Full Story