We operate and structure our work from a solidarity model: we operate on the principle of self-determination; it is not up to us to determine what our partners in the Global South should or should not do. Nor is it up to us to determine the strategies and methodologies they use. We determine our strategies based on the needs of our partners in Latin America and the Caribbean.

As a movement we must have ongoing critiques of our internal power dynamics, especially regarding the issues of race, class and gender. In our research and analysis, and in presentation of that research and analysis, we will take into account the affects on men, women, and society distinctly, recognizing that most research and analysis of "society" excludes the experience of women.

We must always attempt to put a "human face" on our work – that the policies we are working for or against affect real people to whom we have a connection.

We recognize how many issues are inter-connected and that there is potential to make links between Latin America solidarity issues and the work of local community groups.

United opposition to FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas). The Latin America solidarity movement will organize a unified campaign to stop the FTAA.

United opposition to US military intervention in Latin America. Our immediate objective is to STOP PLAN COLOMBIA. The Latin America solidarity movement will develop a joint campaign to carry out this work.

a) The campaign will target Congress specifically; and the US government more broadly.

b) The campaign will be multi-tactical in nature, to allow the greatest possible participation. It may include lobbying, local protests, national mobilizations, and civil disobedience.

c) The campaign will include a strong educational component, particularly with regard to the role of US Army Southern Command.

d) The campaign will be organized by a coalition of interested organizations who share our solidarity perspective.

e) The LASC will launch the campaign with a National Demonstration Against US Military and Economic Intervention in Latin America. The Demonstration will coincide with the national days of action against the World Bank and IMF being organized in Washington DC from September 28 to October 4, 2001.The Demonstration demands will be:

These joint initiatives will be organized in coalition efforts by all interested organizations that share the principles detailed above.

We are committed to ongoing organizing and coordination amongst member organizations (form listserv, web site, etc.)

We are committed to organizing a 3^rd Latin America Solidarity Conference during the next year.

We will create an Emergency Response Network covering all of Latin America. This network will involve all interested member organizations.

We will strive to strengthen our movement’s work regarding the media, both mainstream and progressive or alternative media.

We will strive to ensure organizational capacity and sustainability. We know that the struggle for social and economic justice is a long struggle, and we are committed to ensuring the long-term viability of our movement and our activists.