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Tricontinental

This collection contains issues of Tricontinental, founded in 1967 by the Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL) following the first Tricontinental conference. These periodicals, published in Havana, Cuba, cover a wide range of topics, from national liberation movements to the capitalistic exploitation of natural resources in various countries. The goal of this publication is to expose imperialistic policies and create international solidarity with leftist political movements. These articles focus on the struggles of countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and include interviews with revolutionaries, cultural pieces such as poetry, analysis, and more.

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Tricontinental No. 21 - 22 [November - February 1971] Tricontinental No. 21 - 22 [November - February 1971]
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 21 - 22 November - February (1970-1971)Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Chile: The First Battle" is a speech made at a session of the Central Committee of the Socialist Party after Salvador Allende's electoral victory. The head of Araucanian land explains the historic mission of the People's Unity government which is to put into practice an economic policy that will rescue the wealth of the country from foreign exploitation and eliminate class inequality in Chile's social structure. "Marx and Engels and Colonialism" is an in-depth analysis of the colonial problem from the scope of Marx and Engels' colonial problem of their period. "USA: Policing the Empire" analyzes the use of the police force by neo-colonial powers to repress revolutionary efforts on the urban scene. This article unearths police efforts to strengthen US bases in neo-colonial lands. "Brazil: The Last Days of a Dictator" explains the mechanism for transferring power in Brazil between each U.S. backed dictator. "Burundi and Rwanda: The Same Imperialist Strategy" presents an understanding of the political reality and pivotal role of Burundi and Rwanda, countries bordering the highly coveted lands of the Congo and Tanganyika. "Social-Democracy and Imperialism" analyzes socialist efforts in Europe and argues that these countries have actually bolstered the bourgeoisie which has sustained American imperialism, delaying the liberation of the developing world. "Lenin and the Colonial Peoples" commemorates Lenin after his death and includes a report on the National and Colonial Questions at the Fifth World Congress. "Cambodia and People's War" is an interview with Sarin Chhak, Minister of Foreign Relations of the Royal Government of National union of Cambodia. Themes include the political-military situation, the contradictions in the ranks of the regime and attitudes towards the international aid Cambodia receives. "For a Peace With Liberty" is an interview with Huynh Van Ba, delegate of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Viet Nam, where he examines the real objectives of Nixon's "peace proposal". "OSPAAAL in the Council of AAPSO" statement of solidarity by OSPAAAL with Afro-Asian People's Solidarity Organization. "Puerto Rico Crisis and Independence" interview with Carlos Padilla, delegate of the Pro-Independence Movement of Puerto Rico in which he refers to the present state of the struggle against US colonial domination. "Marighella: Creative Life and Action" is an excerpt of the introduction to the book on Carlos Marighella, Brazilian fighter and the head of National Liberation Action (ALN). This intro was written by Joaquim Camara Ferreira who succeeded Marighella as the head of the ALN.
Tricontinental No. 33 Tricontinental No. 33
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1973Call Number: Volume Number: No. 33Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Ten Points About the Guerrilla" is Carlos Marighella's detailed analysis of the guerrilla and of revolutionary tactic and strategy. Marighella was a Brazilian Marxist who was dedicated to armed resistance. His ideas influenced generations of revolutionary youth. "The End of a Lie" Cuban Ambassador to the UN Ricardo Alarcon's analysis of Puerto Rico's colonial status in relation to the United States. Alarcon presented this argument to the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. The UN General Assembly ratified the resolution that recognized Puerto Rico's inalienable right to self-determination. "St. George Enslaved" is an in-depth analysis of the present day situation in Brazil that highlights the imperialistic exploitation of Brazilian wealth and resources. This article exposes the policing tactics, torture and displacement created by an imperialistic regime. "Double Chains" documents the hideous miscarriage of justice throughout the prison system. The author spent 12 years inside the US prison system and experienced the racism and degradation found throughout prisons. He analyzes the prison system's role in capitalism and argues that the prisoner is a vital link in the struggle against the system. "Realities" interview with Amilcar Cabral where he exposes the Caetano government's violent policies, the personal motivations behind the criminal action of the Spinola government, and the political-ideological repercussions of the visit of Fidel Castro. "The Keys to the Future" celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 44 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 44
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 11/1969Call Number: Volume Number: Year IV No. 44Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Ho Chi Minh: There is Nothing More Precious than Independence and Freedom" commemorates the loss of Ho Chi Minh and the impact his death has on revolutionaries throughout the world. Included are his writings and poems concerning the liberation struggle. "Peru: the Earthquake Generation" details the rise of a new type of military government, the Junta in Peru, an their efforts to overthrow the pro U.S. reformist government. "Puerto Rico: the Origins of its Rebellion" analyzes the roots of the revolutionary spirit in Puerto Rico, from the overthrow of Spanish rule to the contemporary struggle with U.S. imperialistic forces. "Sudan: Force for the Future" exposes the counterrevolutionary plots of imperialist forces attempting to overthrow the president of the Sudanese Revolutionary Council, General Gaafar El Numeiry. These plots were discovered by the Sudan Secret Service. "Honduras-Salvador" analyzes the "football war", a 4 day undeclared war that sparked from land disagreements between Salvadorian and Honduran oligarchies. This article highlights the similarities between the two countries, single-crop agrarian economies and U.S. imperialistic presence, both catalysts for the resulting war. "Mozambique: for Its Just National Liberation" announcement by FRELIMO at their first congress concerning the determination of FRELIMO in overthrowing Portuguese colonial forces in order to achieve national liberation. Briefly details the brutal tactics of Portuguese forces and growing intensification of the armed struggle.
Tricontinental No. 49 - 50 Tricontinental No. 49 - 50
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1976Call Number: Volume Number: No. 49 - 50 May - AugustFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"The Vietnamese Homeland Unified and Socialist" transcript of speech given by Le Duan, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Viet Nam Worker's Party, at the first session of the joint National Assembly of Viet Nam. Le Duan reports on the Vietnamese people's task of wiping out the scars of imperialist aggression in order to build a better society. "Bolivia's Outlet to the Sea: An Imperialist Way Out" reviews the history of The War of the Pacific and its implications in the contemporary politics of Bolivia, Chile and Peru. This article argues that Bolivia's desire to recover its outlet to the sea is backed by U.S. imperialistic designs. "NATO and South Africa" interview with the honorary Secretary of the British Apartheid Movement, Abdul S. Minty. Minty discusses relations between South Africa and western powers and the role of South Africa in NATO's plans. "Propaganda and Advertising: Two Sides of the Same Coin" analyzes the relationship between imperialist government, multinational enterprises, salesmen, scientists, the system's ideologues, and the mass media in the manipulation of consciences and bourgeois lifestyles. According to this article, these relationships invalidates arguments of journalistic neutrality. "East Timor: FRETILIN Speaks" statement from Abilio Araujo where he speaks about the heroic struggle the Timorese people are waging against the occupation troops of the Indonesian fascist regime. Araujo is a member of the National Department of Political Orientation and the Political-Military and Executive Committee of the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor and is also the Minister of Economic and Social Affairs of the Government of East Timor. "Puerto Rico: Crisis and Repression" talk given by leaders of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party, Carlos Gallisa and Alberto Perez, concerning the political and social situation in Puerto Rico, colony of United States imperialism. "Angola: An End to the Mercenaries' Myth" excerpt from a book written by Raul Valdes Vivo. This story shares the perspectives of a group of mercenaries who carried out attacks against natives with impunity. In Angola these mercenaries faced resistance from the Angolan people both on a field of battle or in the courts.
Tricontinental No. 159 Tricontinental No. 159
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the People of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 2004Call Number: Volume Number: 159Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"The Caribbean Today" explores the diverse cultures found in the Caribbean, where the people share a common heritage, a united destiny and a unique civilization. "The Undeniable Nation" interview with Juan Mari Bras, leader of the independence movement and the Puerto Rican Left. Bras highlights the relationship and influence between Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. He also discusses the issue of Puerto Rican nationality and citizenship separate from U.S. citizenship. "A Dead End Street" Discusses the history of occupations and invasions of Haiti that have worsened the social and political crises, including the most recent U.S. intervention in 2004 in order to ensure "democracy". "The Caribbean: Economy and Integration" analyzes the possible economic integration of the Caribbean to the global economy where it would have to compete with northern resources. Historically, Caribbean integration has been a struggle for independence and the maintenance of identity. This article argues that the economic community must recognize the conditions peculiar to the Caribbean when incorporating the the global exchange. Emphasis must be placed on development rather than the supplier of resources concept. "Mandela's Ideal" discusses Mandela's fight for democracy and Cuban solidarity on the 10 year anniversary of democracy in South Africa. "A Place of Human Hope" Thabo Mbeki's, president elect of the Republic of South Africa, speech that accounts for the past 10 years of democracy in South Africa and the challenges that lie ahead. "The Writer of Portuguese-Speaking Africa and the Future" reflection of the multiple situations that Portuguese speaking Africans face when writing with an imposed language and navigating the public and publishing houses. "From Israel the Plan, From US the Image" interview with Dr. Jehad K. Suleiman Rashid, coordinator of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine in Europe, where he discusses the United State's support of Israel. "In the Net of Militarization" analyzes the military industry as one of the most lucrative businesses in the world and the implications of militarization in South America. "Looking Back: The Eisenhower Administration and the Guatemala of Jacobo Arbenz" reflections on the communist revolution in Guatemala and President Eisenhower's decision to establish the covert operation of PBSUCCESS that overthrew Jacobo Arbenz's presidency. "Yeye's Victory" excerpt from the prologue of Haydee Santamaria's first biography. "War Drums and Elections" discusses George W. Bush's measures against Cuba in 2006 in an attempt to make Cuba an American neo-colony. "The Teheran Conference" overview of the Tehran conference that situates The Tehran Declaration's impact on Iran. Despite claiming to "respect the freedom and tolerance of all nations" US policies and aggressive military actions in Iran and Palestine say otherwise.
Tricontinental No. 23 Tricontinental No. 23
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 23 April - MayFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
An International War (Marcelino dos Santos) - extensive analysis of the political, economic and social situation imposed by Portuguese colonialism with the support of Yankee imperialism / Growth of the People's Army (Vo Nguyen Giap) - article on the national liberation war / Immediate Objective: Cabora Bassa (Peter Kellner) - shows the imperial interests of the construction of Cabora Bassa dam in Mozambique and the international mobilization against the project / 1970: Loas Lives, Yankees! (Kaysone Phomvihan) - an account of the 1/4 century of struggle of the Laotian people / Plunder and Dignity (Steffan Beckman) - Palestine, Zionism and division in the Arab World around class interests and imperialist control / Youth Against the System (Peter Hammond) - the crisis of the values that sustain the American way of life / Yes to Socialism - Program of the Left Coalition People's Unity of Chile / Inside a Struggle (Abba Sidik) - leader of FRONILA in Chad talks about Chad's false independence, feudalism and steps to destroying these features in Chad / A Voice from the Monster (Charlene Mitchell) - interview with Black Communist / At the Starting Line (Carlos Padilla) - article about the present transition in Chile written by a representative of the MRI in Puerto Rico / The Internal Colony (John-Paul Satre) - outlines the situation of African immigrant workers in France / News Behind the News
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 84 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 84
Publisher: OSPAAALYear: 1973Call Number: Volume Number: Year VIII No. 84Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Summaries - Mona: World Oil Center; Saigon: the policy of slow death. Tricontinental Scene - The socialist constitution of the PDRK; Panama: the small country with the giant voice; Cuba: the doors of history; Guinea Bissau: the struggle has taken root; San Salvador: culture behind bars; Bolivia: flight from hell. Appeals and Messages - US-Saigon sabotage the Paris agreements.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 76 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 76
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 7/1972Call Number: Volume Number: Year VII No. 76Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Summary - South Africa: 60 years of struggle. Tricontinental Scene - Bolivia: FRA Declaration; Puerto Rico: The UN on trial; Cuba: II Declaration of Havana; Nkrumah's death; The "return" of Okinawa; Blood Traffic Guerrilla Fronts - Mexico: the ACNR continues on a war footing.
Tricontinental No. 21 - 22 [November - February 1971] Tricontinental No. 21 - 22 [November - February 1971]
Publisher: OSPAAALYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 21 - No. 22 November - FebruaryFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Chile: The First Battle by Salvador Allende / Marx and Engels on Colonialism by Gregorio Ortega / USA: Policing the Empire by Michael Klare / Brazil: The Last Days of a Dictator by Lino Luben Perez / Burundi and Rwanda: The Same Imperialist Strategy by Nadine Nyangoma / Social-Democracy and Imperialism by Gunnar Persson / Lenin and the Colonial Peoples by Ho Chi Minh / Cambodia and People's War by Sarin Chhak / For a Peace with Liberty; OSPAAAL in the Council of AAPSO; Letter from the Red Army; Puerto Rico: Crisis and Independence / Marighella: Creative Life and Action.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 101 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 101
Publisher: OSPAAALYear: 1976Call Number: Volume Number: Year XI No. 101Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Uruguay-South Africa: Elements in a fascist relationship / United States: The CIA, Washington and the transnationals / Chile: Our Faith is Unshakable / OAS: A History of Aggression / Puerto Rico: Letter from a hero / Brazil: A Challenge to Censorship / Democratic Kampuchea: Constitution / South Africa: Why Soweto / Uruguay: Liberty for Political Prisoners.