
Dig: Oligarchy, Empire, Revolution w/ Hilary Goodfriend & Jorge Cuéllar
Jacobin Radio
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Revolutionary Movements in Latin America
This chapter explores the rise of revolutionary movements in Latin America during the late 20th century, focusing on the Sandinistas, FMLN, and Guatemalan insurgencies against U.S.-backed regimes. It examines the socio-political factors driving these revolutions, including influences from liberation theology and the Cuban Revolution. Additionally, the chapter highlights the complexities of unity and external challenges these movements faced, particularly from U.S. intervention.
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