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Last interview with Archbishop Oscar Romero
Date: 3/22/1980Call Number: CD 183Format: CDProducers: John Clemente, Arnaldo RamosCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
The last interview done with Archbishop Oscar Romero, recorded the day before his assasination. Interviewed by John Clemente & Arnaldo Ramos. English translation by Andres Alegria. Same as LA 029.
Viewpoints from the FMLN and Palestine Solidarity Committee
Call Number: LA 112Format: CassetteProducers: Atlanta Commitee for Latin AmericaCollection: Struggles in Latin America
Jaime Suriano of the FMLN speaks of the dynamics of rebellion and social discontent in El Salvador in Central America, the truth behind attempted reform and the reality of peace negotiations. A speaker from the Palestine Solidarity Committee explains that there is no peace in the Middle East and describes the harsh reality of the occupation and the resistance movement. Donations are taken and a question and answer session follows.
Chile Event at Glide
Date: 10/1/1973Call Number: CD 204Format: CDProducers: Stan JohnstonProgram: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Poetry reading in protest of the Chilean coup at Glide memorial Church bringing together poets in protest. First public assembly condemning the events of September 11, 1973.
Alejandro Murguia and Janice Mirikitani ONLY
El Salvador in Focus
Date: 10/14/1989Call Number: LA 091Format: CassetteProducers: Judy GerberProgram: El Salvador in FocusCollection: El Salvador
News from radio Farbundio Marti with Samuel Adams and Penelope Jones. Archbishop denounces Christiani Government., Salvadorian Mothers occupy Costa Rican embassy, Congress debates El Salvador, FLMN commander Lenal Gonzales comments on Current dialogue with Christiani Government.
FMLN and Christiani regime negotiate under auspices of UN
Date: 4/8/1990Call Number: LA 087Format: CassetteProgram: El Salvador in FocusCollection: El Salvador
The FMLN and the Christiani government of El Salvador enter negotiations mediated directly by the secretary general of the United Nations. Interviews with FMLN political diplomat, Francisco Altchul, and Associate Professor of Latin American Studies at Agnes College in Georgia, Tommy Sue Montgomery, offer commentary on the significance of the event. It marks a major shift in the stance of the Christiani government possibly influenced by serious congressional debates threatening to significantly reduce U.S. military and financial aid to El Salvador.
El Salvador in Focus considers negotiations between the FMLN and Christiani regime
Date: 4/15/1990Call Number: LA 090AFormat: Cass AProgram: El Salvador in FocusCollection: El Salvador
The Christiani Government and the FMLN signed an initial agreement in Geneva under the auspices of the United Nations. To some this is a hopeful sign of change towards democratization and the protection of human rights in El Salvador. Others are skeptical, claiming true authority resides in the military and not with Christiani. This broadcast includes an interview with Larry Burns, Executive Director of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs. He doubts the military will relinquish their overwhelming control of the country or root out corruption within their ranks, regardless of treaties signed in Geneva.
Interview with Isabel Allende
Date: 12/10/2002Call Number: CD 251Format: CDProducers: Freedom ArchivesProgram: Chile: Promise of FreedomCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Isabel Allende, well-known author, interviewed by Isabel Alegria about her experience in Chile before and after the Coup in Chile and her reflections looking back. Done for the 30th anniversary of the coup and used extensively in Chile: Promise of Freedom.
Part 1 & 2
El Salvador in Focus
The government of El Salvador votes to continue a “state of siege” despite internal opposition. The state suspends constitutional rights and expands the power of the military. Unions in El Salvador call for a political solution and the integration of FMLN into a new democratic government. Meanwhile, in the U.S. opposition to U.S. military assistance and financial aid grows, perhaps catalyzed by the recent murder of 6 Jesuit priests. Bills to end aid have been introduced to Congress, one sponsored by John Kerry and Edward Kennedy. Don White, an organizer for the Los Angeles chapter of the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES), comments on the developments in Congress and on the work that CISPES is doing.
El Salvador In Focus
This tape includes a statement from the FMLN on the recent election in Nicaragua placing the UNO party in power. Military choppers bomb civilians and refuse to prosecute the pilots. Labor movement repression worsens. CDHES, the non-governmental Human Rights Commission of El Salvador, issue its statistics on civilian deaths for 1989. Miguel Ramirez, U.S. representative of the Union of Independent Unions and Associations of El Salvador, speaks about attempts to organize under the current state of siege.
El Salvador In Focus
Around 8000 refugees return from Honduras to El Salvador and suffer violent abuses from the military. People ask the Christiani government to intervene. Christiani introduces legislation to nullify the land reform decrees of 1980. If passed critics say this will hurt cooperatives and further consolidate land into the hands of the few. FMLN sees a positive side to the elections in Nicaragua. U.S. critics call it the victory of violence and intimidation. The report turns to Panama and the U.S. occupation post invasion, citing yet more human rights violations by the U.S. and cover up attempts.
