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Struggles in Latin America

This collection contains materials from throughout Latin America. Detailed interviews, poems and accounts from the 1973 revolution and subsequent coup in Chile and the Sandinista Contra conflict in Nicaragua are featured as well as other anti-imperialist revolutionary struggles. Furthermore, one can find materials about US imperialism and intervention in the region.

Documents

Last interview with Archbishop Oscar Romero Last interview with Archbishop Oscar Romero
Date: 3/22/1980Call Number: LA 029Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: John Clemente, Arnaldo RamosCollection: Struggles in Latin America
The last interview done with Archbishop Oscar Romero, recorded the day before his assassination. Interviewed by John Clemente & Arnaldo Ramos. English translation by Andres Alegria. Same as CD183.
Ben Clarke & Clifton Ross on EZLN Ben Clarke & Clifton Ross on EZLN
Date: 1/1/1994Call Number: LA 186Format: Cass A & BProducers: Judy GerberProgram: KPFACollection: Struggles in Latin America
The editors of "Voice of Fire: Communiques & Interviews from the Zapatista National Liberation Army" describe their involvement with the movement and the popular support in Mexico for the Zapatistas. They discuss the international impact of the EZLN vision, the importance of global alliances and media technology, the “poetry of the communiqués,” and how EZLN politics arise from daily indigenous struggles in Chiapas.
CISPES Message to Salvadorans & on Autonomy Law in Atlantic Region of Nicaragua CISPES Message to Salvadorans & on Autonomy Law in Atlantic Region of Nicaragua
Call Number: KP 478AFormat: Cass ACollection: Struggles in Latin America
Un-edited message from CISPES to the people about the end of the war in El Salvador and about ongoing US involvement - Spanish Translation included. Interview about the desire of the indigenous people of the Atlantic Region of Nicaragua to obtain autonomy.
John Stockwell Speaks at Berkeley John Stockwell Speaks at Berkeley
Call Number: KP 497Format: CassetteCollection: Struggles in Latin America
John Stockwell speaks at Berkeley about the CIA and the results of various programs and covert operations he was involved with during his time with the Agency and Bush's involvement with the CIA as Director.
Healthcare in Zonas de Control, El Salvador Healthcare in Zonas de Control, El Salvador
Date: 10/5/1991Call Number: LA 203Format: Cass A & BCollection: Struggles in Latin America
Clara Mendez and translator Rene Vallez are guest speakers at a discussion in Georgia; Mendez, a nurse in the “Zonas de Control” of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMNL), discusses the challenges of providing access to health care, preventative and curative methods of care, and health education to rural communities despite government repression.
Saul Landau on US Intervention in Central America Saul Landau on US Intervention in Central America
Call Number: KP 507Format: Cass A & BCollection: Struggles in Latin America
Saul Landau is the guest speaker discussing US foreign policy in Central America. Landau discusses what he calls the "national security" state, anti-communism, and the American public opinion. Landau makes connections between the Nixon and Reagan administrations, and discusses the Arias Plan. Followed by Q&A.