Change of generals
Socialist Organiser1981 1981-08-13Read it in the scan (PDF), scan page 4 →
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On August 3rd, a section of the army led by General Natusch launched a rebellion against the corrupt right-wing regime of General Garcia Meza.
The elected government in exile overthrown by Garcia Meza has backed Alar .avirier and tho land.
strike in support.
chief-of-staff otiating with Natusch.
FORMA TAK INANY CEN NIE union tatascat - S-E Kanie is threatening to te four striking mines have refused to line up behind any of the generals. And the Bolivian Revolutionary Workers' Party, in a statement on 4th August by its Central Cell in Europe, has declared:
«The Bolivians do not forget either of the murderous generals, Banzer and Natusch. The latter was the main actor in the November Massacre of 1979.
"Nor do we forget Anorare Are Siles 7uazo [and leaders of the governin the memory of the Boli94000 "Now is the time for the masses to go out onto the streets and use the crisis of power provoked by the present coup to seize the chance to solve the crisis according to their own interests - occupy the factories, universities, radio stations, etc.
•The working class, leading the Bolivian exploited masses, will smash the fascist dictatorship so that it never rises again. For that purpose it has to finish with the bourgeoisie itself.
"That is why, more than before, we need moral and material international solidarity from the international workers' movement...
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