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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. 25 Tricontinental No. 25
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaYear: 1971Call Number: Volume Number: No. 25 July - AugustFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Unity Without Boundaries" Fidel Castro's speech at the closing of the meeting held at the tenth anniversary of the Victory of Giron which outlines Cuba's political position and historic content. "People and Technique" remarks from Louis Behanzin, Secretary of State for Ideology, at a 1970 seminar. Behanzin was in charge of planning and initiating the educational reform that became general middle-level education in the Centers of Revolutionary Education. Guinea was the only African country to say no to the referendum imposed by French colonialism. "Parenthesis" economist Eskor Toyo provides economic and historic data of Guinea. Toyo exposes the imperialist plot supported by Guinean bureaucrats and businessmen who want to switch back to capitalism. "Unique Ireland" analyzes anti-colonial movements in Ireland that predate other national liberation movements. "Imperial Self-Censureship" James Higgins speech on the United State's press and the role of the revolutionary journalist. Higgins was a professor of journalism at the University of Boston and a contributor to The Nation and Liberation News Service. Higgins gives a historic sketch of free speech and the need to for young radical involvement in the press. "At the Root" the Cuban Revolutionary Government held its first National Congress of Education and Culture in Havana where professors and teachers discussed the issues relating to educational development plans outlined by the Revolution. This congress comes 10 years after Cuba declared itself free of illiteracy. "Five Years" speech by Domingo Garcia given at the 5th anniversary of the constitution of the Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America (OSPAAAL) Executive Secretariat. Garcia was the Assistant Secretary-General of OSPAAAL. "Notes on the Cultural Life of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam" excerpts from Peter Weiss' book where he outlines the history, poetry and culture of the Vietnamese people.
Tricontinental Bulletin No. 64 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 64
Publisher: Organization of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 7/1971Call Number: Volume Number: Year VI No. 64Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
"Ecuador: The Church Must Adapt Itself to the Times" analyzes the transition of churches in Ecuador from being pawns of political reaction and domination to radical forces challenging traditional hierarchies and the capitalistic system. "Chile: The Copper Conspiracy" exposes the monopoly on the Chilean copper industry by U.S. imperialistic forces as a "copper plot" aimed at destroying Chile's economy. This international conspiracy was dismantled when Salvador Allende was elected to office. "Nguyen Duc Thuan: Hero of the 'Tiger Cages'" interview with Nguyen Duc Thuan, Secretary-General of the Federation of Vietnamese Trade Unions, who was imprisoned in a tiger cage for 8 years. This method of imprisonment was established by the Saigon regime, backed by U.S. force, to inflict physical and psychological torture on patriots. "Malawi: Neo-colonial State" argues that despite gaining independence from British rule, Malawi is subject to neo-colonial economic and political policies due to its proximity to racist colonial regimes like South Africa, Rhodesia, Mozambique and Angola. "Death, Its Name is Stroessner" historical overview of Paraguay leading up to the military coup in 1954 of General Alfredo Stroessner. Stroessner instituted a military police dictatorship sympathetic to U.S. imperialism which has resulted in the forced exile of Paraguayans. Included is a statement favoring the overthrow of the fascist dictatorship. "Genocide in Angola" exposes the Portuguese tactics of spreading chemical products, defoliants and herbicides, throughout the liberated regions of Angola, poisoning rivers and marshes. "Africa: For Total Independence" details the systemic radicalization of revolutionary struggle in Africa in response to Western imperialist coercion tactics. Appeal for solidarity with Africa.
Cuba in Transition Cuba in Transition
Authors: Philip Russell, RiusPublisher: Armadillo PressDate: 10/1971Call Number: Volume Number: 1Format: MonographCollection: Tricontinental
I. History "The Spanish Colony" historical overview of the colonization of Cuba by the Spanish up to the Spanish-American war when the United States assumed control over Cuba. "The Republic" discusses U.S. control over Cuba and the birth of the "Cuban Republic" under the Platt Amendment. "Batista" overview of the military coup staged by Batista and the mobilization of Castro's efforts to overthrow Batista. "The Guerillas Take Over" the liberation of Cuba and the beginning of Castro's government. II. Social Services "Medicine" the redefining of medicine, from a business to a right guaranteed to all despite income or location of residence. "Housing" passing of urban law reforms, reduced rents and made housing a right rather than a luxury for the rich. "The Literacy Campaign" the mobilization of students to go out and teach literacy to the countryside. Attempts to increase literacy rates throughout the country and foster intellectual growth. "Primary Education" institution of day care centers to begin education young and provide working class mothers with support "Higher Education"increase in high school and technical schools to boost children's formal education and mobilize them for work in the community. III. The Economy "Development" investing in development in order to finance housing, medicine and education. "Agrarian Reform" rural revolution, gave land grants to farmers and loans to boost their production. "State Farms" transition from large plantations to state-owned farms to efficiently manage the lands and promote technological innovation "Industry" overview of the staged of industrial development "Workers" IV. Ideas Behind the Revolution "The New Man" "Moral Incentive" "Cuba Si, Yankee No" "To Socialism" "International Solidarity" V. Making It Happen "CDR's" "People's Courts" "Fidel" "Youth" VI. The Oppressed "The Unemployed" "Blacks" "Women" VII. Other Aspects of the Revolution "Sports" "Fine Arts" "Media" "Refugees" "Rationing" "Religion" "Environment and Recreation" VIII. Conclusion "Democracy" "Meanwhile in Latin America" "The Future"
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 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. 62 [Spanish] Tricontinental Bulletin No. 62 [Spanish]
Publisher: OSPAAL - Organization of Solidarity with the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaDate: 5/1971Call Number: Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
In Spanish Only. Puerto Rico: portaviones del Caribe; El surgimiento del fascismo en Malaya; Desde un Ghetto Palestino; To Huu: el arte para la vida; Uruguay: Lucha armada o salida electoral?; Bases Programmaticas del Frente Ampilo; Posicion del MLN ante el Frente Ampilo; Programa del gobierno revolucionario del MLN
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. 59 Tricontinental Bulletin No. 59
Publisher: OSPAAALDate: 1/1971Call Number: Volume Number: Year VI No. 59Format: PeriodicalCollection: Tricontinental
Michele Firk ...she was not a leftist, she was a communist and a revolutionary. / Guinea: People's Victory / Argentina: Armed Revolutionary Organizations [Four Armed Organizations. Revolutionary Strategy and Tactical Actions. Concepts on Peronism, Ties with the Masses, the Armed Struggle and the Continental Revolution]. / Viet Nam: A Single History.