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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. 3 [North American Edition] Tricontinental No. 3 [North American Edition]
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaCall Number: Volume Number: No. 3Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Unity Without Boundaries" is Fidel's speech on the 10th anniversary of the first defeat of US imperialism in the Americas at The Bay of Pigs. "Viet Nam, 1971" summarizes the present civilian and military aspect of South Viet Nam, including life in the liberated zones. "Unique Ireland" is a historical analysis of the movement in Northern Ireland. "Parenthesis" is a historical and economic analysis of Guinea. In 1970 mercenaries attempted to overthrow Sekou Toure in a mission that was plotted by Portugal and other western powers. This article aims to promote an understanding of why imperialism conspires against the Guinean road to socialism. "Brazil: The 30 Hour Plan" details Brazil's plan to militarily intervene in Latin American countries where there were efforts to establish a socialist government, especially in Uruguay. In return, the U.S. would grant Brazil a total monopoly of power in this area. "Colombian Guerrilla" details the resurgence of rural Colombian guerrilla activity, making the movement one of the most advanced rural guerrilla struggles in Latin America. "News behind the News - Okinawa" details the explosion that took place at the US Air Force Base, Kadena. This B-52 bomber was taking off for the Viet Nam war zone when it crashed and all of its deadly cargo exploded. The crash site was located near the Chibana munitions depot and had the course of the B-52 bomber varied slightly, an entire population would have been wiped out. "Boomerang for Israel" describes the arrest, imprisonment and trial, in Israel, of Taisir Kubaa, president of the Palestinian's Student's Union. Kubaa was tortured and charged with participating of the sabotage of an Israeli airliner. "Notes on the Cultural Life of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam" is an excerpt of two chapters from Peter Weiss' book on the history, poetry and culture of the Vietnamese people.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 35 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 35
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 2/1969Call Number: Volume Number: Year IV No. 35Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"North Kalimantan: Past and Present of a People" details the history of North Kalimantan (province in Indonesia), from indigenous habitation to colonization and the rise of the People's Party led by A.M. Azahari. "Guatemala: Example of Heroism" commemorates the 7th Anniversary of the heroic guerrilla uprisings in Guatemala. "Angola: The Armed Struggle Throughout the Territory" commemorates the beginning of the armed liberation struggle in Angola. This article details the renewed hostilities of the Portuguese troops backed by NATO. "Congo (L): Forced to Increase Struggle" analyzes the assassination of Patrice Lumumba and the resulting world day of solidarity with the people of the Congo. "NATO: Another Instrument of the Colonialists" exposes NATO's actions in maintaining the colonialist and neocolonialist forces in Africa. "Libraries: Centers of Propaganda and Proselytism" details the ways libraries in Latin America cater to imperialistic agendas by promoting the 'excellence of Yankee culture'. "South Africa: Out of Work = Out of Home" The South African Bantu Administration published draft regulations that, if passed, would evict Africans from their homes if they have been out of work for over a month. "Guadalupe is a Colony" The students of Guadalupe of the AGEG (General Association of Students of Guadalupe) lay out evidence of the lasting colonial oppression in Guadalupe. "The Oakland Seven" details the demonstration held around the Oakland Induction Center and the resulting trial of the Oakland Seven. "The United States: Its Quota of Blood and Dollars" details U.S. aggression in Korea and Vietnam and the millions of dollars spent on war efforts. "Camilo Torres: Interview with the Mother of the Guerrilla Priest" interview with Isabel Restrepo, mother of the Colombian guerrilla priest Camilo Torres. "Zimbabwe: A War that is Spreading" details the patriotic forces of the people living in the countryside of Zimbabwe "The Supreme Council of the NCL Decides to Move to the Liberated Zones" reports the advancement efforts of the People's Liberation Army in the Congo against reactionary forces. "Political Program of the Neo Lao Haksat" details U.S. imperialistic forces in Vietnam. The Neo Lao Haskat lays out their political point program which aims to overthrow U.S. neocolonialism. "Visit from the Syrian Delegation" is an overview of the meeting between members from the Syrian delegation and members from the Politico-economic Department of the OSPAAAL to discuss the Arab Socialist Party and the case of Palestine. "Their Own Struggle: More Effective Solidarity" calls for all revolutionary and progressive countries of the world to increase aid to the struggling organizations fighting for liberation in Portuguese colonies and in South Africa. "Activities of the Executive Secretariat" overview of the declarations of Solidarity from the Executive Secretariat of the OSPAAAL. ["What the Press Covers Up" "Domestic Law and International Order"] Letters to OSPAAAL "Guerrillas in Korea" expresses solidarity with revolutionary forces in the southern part of Korea against US imperialist forces.
Tricontinental No. 26 Tricontinental No. 26
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 26 September - OctoberFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Anniversary in Triumph (Carlos Altamirano) - the ideological position of the Socialist Party of Chile and its prospects for the future / Juche Crosses the Sea (Han Duk Su) - The successes achieved by the Chongryun (org to defend the Korean nationality of 600,000 Koreans displaced in Japan) / Irrintzik (Ernesto Gonzalez Bermejo) - experiences and facts on the ETA and their struggle against oppression in the Basque region Spain / Boomerag for Israel (Osvaldo Ortega) - chronicle of the trial of Palestinian leader Taisir Kubaa / Apartheid: Imperialist Monster (Alex La Guma) - South African essayist on the rise of consciousness and armed struggle in South Africa / The Voice of David - reprints of editorials from newspaper Nhan Dan in Hanoi The Ford of Betrayal (Ernesto Gonzalez Bermejo) - documentation of the group of guerrillas assassinated in a ford of the Rio Grande in Bolivia in 1967 / Viet Nam, 1971 (Nguyen Minh Phuong) - interview with the Ambassador to Cuba from the Provisional Revolutionary Govt of South Viet Nam / Tricontinental Salute - reprint of the speech of the OSPAAAL delegation from the Special Meeting of the AAPSO Executive Committee, held in Syria / Solidarity (Carol Brightman and Sandra Levinson) - selections from Venceremos Brigade in which of the first members relate their experiences / News Behind the News
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 69 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 69
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 12/1971Call Number: Volume Number: Year VI No. 69Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Brazil: The 30 Hour Plan; The Dirty War in Latin America; Argentina: The Great Maneuver; The Colombian Guerrilla by Ricardo Andino; Appeals and Messages.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 58 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 58
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 1/1971Call Number: Volume Number: Year VI No. 58Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Tupamaros: If there isn't a homeland for all, there won't be a homeland for anybody / George Jackson: Letters from Soledad / Kampuchea: Political Program / OSPAAL in the IX Meeting of AAPSO (Afro-Asian Peoples' Solidarity Organization) / Rebellion in Chad / Pirate Attack Against DRV / Guinea: The People Smash the Invasion / Solidarity with Pakistan / At the V Congress of the Korean Workers' Party.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 49 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 49
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 4/1970Call Number: Volume Number: Year V No. 49Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Contents: Lenin: Brilliant Strategist of the Revolution; Neo Lao Haksat; The Comoros: Encounter With Their Reality; Paraguay: Laws for Fascism; Laos: Its Five-Point Position; Brazil: Action Forges Unity; Message from Noureddin Atassi; Syria: A Revolutionary Presence; Viet Nam: Its Daily Lesson; Zimbabwe: Confronting the White Minority; Middle East: Support for the Revolutionary Line; US: Judicial Farce of the Chicago 8.