CUBA plays an absolutely central role in the politics ot the Central American reaion.
(the FMLN), in Nicaragua (the FSLN), in Grenada (the New Jewel Movement) and now in Guatemala identify fully with the achievements of the Cuban revolution, with the militant and uncompromising stance of the Cuban leadership against US imperialism and its determination to extend the revolutionary process in Central America.
In fact these leaderships consciously use Ine Cuban model in developing. their strategy for socialism.
One of the most striking features of the Cuban revolution was that it proved that forces other than 11 UllI Stalinist tradition can come to power in a revolu The leaderships of the struggles in El Salvador transformed by the Cuban revolton. reviewing these accomplishments it is suitable LO make comparisons with other Latin Amencan countries.
However, this tiny island can even stand comparison advanced dustrialised countries.
Malnutrition, let alone famine, has entirely disap2222223 Cuba is key target of US imperialism.
in the face of Washington's threats evitable underdeveloped country, are made infinitely worse blockade by US perialism the natural trading partner for a country a mere 90 miles away Think of the additional labour and skills needed to make spare parts scratch. Think the massively increased transport costs to obtain necessary imports half way across the globe.
Nonetheless more and more consumer goods are available Cubans. Coveted mechanical and electrical distributed through UNC shops but workplace, the decided merit who should have the Cubans Choy all educational system which is free up to the age of 16. Health care is free with a ratio staff and patients which 1980 showed determination of Cuban people not to back down compares wila any advanced country.
Tremendous strides have been made by the Cubans in the fight against Women S oppression. Needless to say prostituhas beer totally eradicated. The Cuban tavours positive action to allow women to take their place in the workforce.
only 200,000 women were employed mostly In domestic service Today 800,000 women make up per cent of the workforce.
Discrimination on the basis of sex is punishable by law. Rape has been virtually eliminated AborI CO and fully available. There are 900,000 places available in nurseries with plans for an each year. They are open 24 hours a day with educa. tion, food and clothing free. JEAN-YVES POTEL speaking tour of Britain.
meetings include:
Sauchiehall St.
cadilly Challenge/Revolution meeting on Tue 30 March Other Hotel. Potel speaks on French Trotskyist and author of the new Pluto Press book Th Summer Before the Frost, is currently on a He has already spoker. in Oxford and Birmingham. Other Wed 24 March Glasgow Polish Solidarity Committee meeting, 7.30pm at McLellan Galleries, Thu 25 March Manchester Socialist Challenge meeting, 7.30pm at Unicorn pub, Church St, PicFri 26 March Guest speaker at Hackney Socialist El Salvador, 7.30pm at Family Centre, Rectory Rd, N16.
Bookshop/Big Flame meeting, 7.30pm at Marchmont Community Centre, Marchmont St, Kings Cross. 50p entrance Wed 31 March National Union of Students conference meeting at 10pm, Cumbrian House, Savoy
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