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![Tribute to Benito Juarez](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/24/1983Call Number: CV 162Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
About his life and contributions to the Mexican nation.
![US Socialist Conference on Mexico](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Conference for US socialist solidarity with Mexican people, with guests from Mexican Comité de Defensa Popular (CDP) of Chihuahua, and the Movimiento de Liberación Nacional (MLN). Discussion of US imperialism, “occupied Mexico” (US southwest), the failures of Mexican electoral system and government, and organizing efforts against the Mexican government.
![US Socialist Conference on Mexico](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Continuation of LA 204-tape starts 20 minutes in, side A
Conference for US socialist solidarity with Mexican people, with guests from Mexican Comité de Defensa Popular (CDP) of Chihuahua, and the Movimiento de Liberación Nacional (MLN). Discussion of US imperialism, “occupied Mexico” (US southwest), the failures of Mexican electoral system and government, and organizing efforts against the Mexican government.
![MLN program at May 19th communist organization office](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Daniel Solis, as a part of the MLN (Movimiento de Liberacion Nacional), gives an in depth history on anti-imperialist movements in Mexico, including, the 1910 revolution and information on Ricardo Flores Magon. He goes on to connect this history to the creation and purpose of “la migra” and border patrol, establishing them not just as a government organization, but an oppressive force made to suppress the indigenous Mexican people. He includes factual information on the migra’s budget, weapons, immigration process, and connection to the FBI and CIA. Tape includes English translator summarizing Daniel’s points.
![MLN program at May 19th communist office](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Continuation of previous tape. MLN representative, Daniel Solis, asks for live questions from the audience. Topics from questions asked include, leftist tendencies in Mexico, differences from reform and revolution, gaining international support for Mexican struggle, and the Mexican governments role in the revolution.
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