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Nov 2021
43m 25s

The Cuban Revolution: Where is it going?

Revolutionary Communist Party
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The Cuban Revolution was one of the most inspiring events in history, creating the first workers' state in the Western hemisphere. In this talk, Keelan Kellegher discusses the struggle for socialism in Cuba and where it must go from here, to spread the revolution and free itself from isolation. Get involved in Socialist Appeal today: https://www.linktr.ee/s ... Show More
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