1977-83: Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Protest Disapearnces in Argentina
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 26 2017 23:07
A history of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. A group of Mothers whose children had been killed and disappeared by the Argentinian government.
1944: El Salvador General Strike Brings Down Dictatorship
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 00:49
In 1944 El Salvadoran Dictator General Maximiliano Hernández Martínez had successfully crushed several armed revolts. But a General strike eventually forced him from power.
1961-62: Dominican General Strike Ends Dictatorship
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 17 2017 01:23
In the aftermath of the assassination of the Dictator Trujillo a general strike was initiated to oust his remaining cronies.
