Toward A Global History Of Latin America’s Revolutionary Left

This volume showcases new research on the global reach of Latin American revolutionary movements during the height of the Cold War, mapping out the region's little-known connections with Africa, Asia, and Europe. Toward a Global History of Latin America's Revolutionary Left offers insights into the effect of international collaboration on the identities, ideologies, strategies, and survival of organizers and groups. Featuring contributions from historians working in six different countries, this collection includes chapters on Cuba's hosting of the 1966 Tricontinental Conference that brought revolutionary movements together; Czechoslovakian intelligence's logistical support for revolutionaries; the Brazilian Left's search for recognition in Cuba and China; the central role played by European publishing houses in disseminating news from Latin America; Italian support for Brazilian guerrilla insurgents; Spanish ties with Nicaragua's revolution; and the solidarity of European networks with Guatemala's Guerrilla Army of the Poor. Through its expansive geographical perspectives, this volume positions Latin America as a significant force on the international stage of the 1960s and 1970s. It sets a new research agenda that will guide future study on leftist movements, transnational networks, and Cold War history in the region. Contributor:s José Manuel Ágreda Portero | Van Gosse | James G. Hershberg | Gerardo Leibner | Blanca Mar León | Eduardo Rey Tristán | Arturo Taracena Arriola | Michal Zourek Cover......Page 1 Half-title......Page 2 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 List of Illustrations......Page 8 List of Abbreviations......Page 10 Introduction: Globalizing Latin America’s Revolutionary Left; Historiography, Approaches, and Context • Tanya Harmer and Alberto Martín Álvarez......Page 14 Part I. Latin America’s Revolutionary Left in the Age of the Tricontinental......Page 38 1. Czechoslovakia and Latin America’s Guerrilla Insurgencies: Secret Services, Training Networks, Mobility, and Transportation • Michal Zourek......Page 40 2. Revolutionary Diplomacy and the Third World: Historicizing the Tricontinental Conference from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Blanca Mar León......Page 80 3. The Brazilian Far Left, Cuba, and the Sino-Soviet Split, 1963: New International Evidence on a Discordant “Struggle for Ascendancy” • James G. Hershberg......Page 116 Part II. Latin America’s Revolutionary Left and Europe......Page 182 4. The Italian Communist Party between “Old Comrades in Arms” and the Challenges of the New Armed Left • Gerardo Leibner......Page 184 5. The Influence of Latin America’s Revolutionary Left in Europe: The Role of Left-Wing Editors • Eduardo Rey Tristán......Page 212 6. Solidarity and Diplomatic Work of the Guatemalan Revolutionary Movement in Europe: The Case of the Ejército Guerrillero de los Pobres (Guerrilla Army of the Poor) • Arturo Taracena Arriola......Page 240 7. Spanish Internationalists in the Sandinista Revolution: An Approach to the Ambrosio Mogorrón Committee (1986–1990) • José Manuel Ágreda Portero......Page 266 Afterword: The Americas, North and South • Van Gosse......Page 294 List of Contributors......Page 302 Index......Page 306 This volume showcases new research on the global reach of Latin American revolutionary movements during the height of the Cold War, mapping out the region's little-known connections with Africa, Asia, and Europe. Toward a Global History of Latin America's Revolutionary Left offers insights into the effect of international collaboration on the identities, ideologies, strategies, and survival of organizers and groups. Featuring contributions from historians working in six different countries, this collection includes chapters on Cuba's hosting of the 1966 Tricontinental Conference that brought revolutionary movements together; Czechoslovakian intelligence's logistical support for revolutionaries; the Brazilian Left's search for recognition in Cuba and China; the central role played by European publishing houses in disseminating news from Latin America; Italian support for Brazilian guerrilla insurgents; Spanish ties with Nicaragua's revolution; and the solidarity of European networks with Guatemala's Guerrilla Army of the Poor. Through its expansive geographical perspectives, this volume positions Latin America as a significant force on the international stage of the 1960s and 70s. It sets a new research agenda that will guide future study on leftist movements, transnational networks, and Cold War history in the region. Contributor: s Jos Manuel greda Portero Van Gosse James G. Hershberg Gerardo Leibner Blanca Mar Len Eduardo Rey Tristn Arturo Taracena Arriola Michal Zourek "This volume showcases new research on the global reach of Latin American revolutionary movements during the height of the Cold War, mapping out the region's little-known connections with Africa, Asia, and Europe. "Toward a global history of Latin America's revolutionary left" offers insights into the effect of international collaboration on the identities, ideologies, strategies, and survival of organizers and groups. Featuring contributions from historians working in six different countries, this collection includes chapters on Cuba's hosting of the 1966 Tricontinental Conference that brought revolutionary movements together ; Czechoslovakian intelligence's logistical support for revolutionaries; the Brazilian Left's search for recognition in Cuba and China; the central role played by European publishing houses in disseminating news from Latin America; Italian support for Brazilian guerrilla insurgents ; Spanish ties with Nicaragua's revolution; and the solidarity of European networks with Guatemala's Guerrilla Army of the Poor. Through its expansive geographical perspectives, this volume positions Latin America as a significant force on the international stage of the 1960s and 1970s. It sets a new research agenda that will guide future study on leftist movements, transnational networks, and Cold War history in the region."-- Fourni par l'éditeur Introduction. Globalizing Latin America's Revolutionary Left: Historiography, Approaches, and Context / Tanya Harmer and Alberto Martín -- Part I. Latin America's Revolutionary Left in the Age of the Tricontinental -- Czechoslovakia and Latin America's Guerrilla Insurgencies: Secret Services, Training Networks, Mobility, and Transportation / Michal Zourek -- Revolutionary Diplomacy and the Third World: Historicizing the Tricontinental Conference from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Blanca Mar León -- The Brazilian Far Left, Cuba, and the Sino-Soviet Split, 1963: New International Evidence on a Discordant "Struggle for Ascendancy" / James G. Hershberg -- Part II. Latin America's Revolutionary Left and Europe -- The Italian Communist Party between "Old Comrades in Arms" and the Challenges of the New Armed Left / Gerardo Leibner -- The Influence of Latin America's Revolutionary Left in Europe: The Role of Left-wing Editors / Eduardo Rey Tristán -- Solidarity and Diplomatic Work of the Guatemalan Revolutionary Movement in Europe: The Case of the Ejército Guerrillero de los Pobres (Guerrilla Army of the Poor) / Arturo Taracena Arriola -- Spanish Internationalists in the Sandinista Revolution: An Approach to the Ambrosio Mogorrán Committee (1986-1990) / José Manuel Portero -- Afterword: The Americas, North and South / Van Gosse Toward a Global History of Latin America’s Revolutionary Left showcases new research on the global reach of Latin American revolutionary movements during the height of the Cold War, mapping out the region’s little-known connections with Africa, Asia, and Europe. The book offers insights into the effect of international collaboration on the identities, ideologies, strategies, and survival of organizers and groups. Featuring contributions from historians working in six different countries, this collection includes chapters on Cuba’s hosting of the 1966 Tricontinental Conference that brought revolutionary movements together; Czechoslovakian intelligence’s logistical support for revolutionaries; the Brazilian Left’s search for recognition in Cuba and China; the central role played by European publishing houses in disseminating news from Latin America; Italian support for Brazilian guerrilla insurgents; Spanish ties with Nicaragua’s revolution; and the solidarity of European networks with Guatemala’s Guerrilla Army of the Poor. Through its expansive geographical perspectives, this volume positions Latin America as a significant force on the international stage of the 1960s and 1970s. It sets a new research agenda that will guide future study on leftist movements, transnational networks, and Cold War history in the region.