The First and Second Declarations of Havana; Manifestos of revolutionary struggle in the Americas

The First and Second Declarations of Havana; Manifestos of revolutionary struggle in the Americas

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The First and Second Declarations of Havana (1960 and 1962), are foundational documents of the Cuban Revolution. They act as anti-imperialist manifestos, condemning exploitation, U.S. domination in Latin America, and social inequalities, while calling for revolutionary struggle.

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Key aspects of these declarations include:

  • Context: Adopted by massive assemblies of the Cuban people, with the First in September 1960 and the Second in February 1962.

  • Themes: They serve as an "uncompromising indictment" of imperialist plunder and the exploitation of labor.

  • Specific Targets: The documents condemn the landed-estate system, rural poverty, illiteracy, lack of healthcare, racial and gender discrimination, and the subordination of Latin American governments to Washington.

  • Significance: They are considered central manifestos for revolutionary struggle in the Americas.

Expanded edition…includes black and white photographs of the speeches and of key political rallies that took place in Cuba during those years, as well as footnotes that explain historical references. These declarations are available with a new preface in various languages, including English, Spanish, French, Greek, Arabic, and Farsi, through Pathfinder Press.

Author; Cuban People

Publisher; Pathfinder Press

ISBN; 9780873488693

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