And the Russians Stayed: The Sovietization of Cuba : a Personal PortraitMorrow, 1989 - 384 pages This personal account of the author and members of his family spans thirty years, from January 1, 1959, up until the present day where the Soviets continue to use fortified coves to keep their missiles only 90 miles from America's shores. Photos. |
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Page 91
... front could not efficiently operate through a collegium of equally empowered members , so Varona was elevated to the position of coordinator . This led to the resignation of Sánchez Arango , who accused the front's ex- ecutive committee ...
... front could not efficiently operate through a collegium of equally empowered members , so Varona was elevated to the position of coordinator . This led to the resignation of Sánchez Arango , who accused the front's ex- ecutive committee ...
Page 139
... Front standard - bearers ( who just as vehemently dismissed the pejorative term políticos ) . Latin tem- per flared , clouding judgment and polarizing the environment . A general strike broke out , and 230 out of the more than 500 men ...
... Front standard - bearers ( who just as vehemently dismissed the pejorative term políticos ) . Latin tem- per flared , clouding judgment and polarizing the environment . A general strike broke out , and 230 out of the more than 500 men ...
Page 143
... Front in Miami was under great pressure to broaden its base . The prestigious Latin American triumvirate of the " dem- ocratic left❞ — Rómulo Betancourt from Venezuela , José Figueres from Costa Rica , and Luis Muñoz Marín from Puerto ...
... Front in Miami was under great pressure to broaden its base . The prestigious Latin American triumvirate of the " dem- ocratic left❞ — Rómulo Betancourt from Venezuela , José Figueres from Costa Rica , and Luis Muñoz Marín from Puerto ...
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