IMGpapers 1976–79

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1976–79

Latin American Solidarity

· Socialist Challenge No. 110, 23 August 1979 · pp. 8-9 of the scan · 321 words

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page 8 of the scan

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Chile We are THE VISIT of an Argentine torture ship to London last week was met with protests organised by the British Argentina Campaign and the Committee for A dozen people managed to board the ship half-raise a banner calling for the release of the 8,000 political prisoners in Argentina. They were quickly bundled away by Special Branch plainclothes The BAC also got a good response when it leafleted the West India Dock (see photo) about the repression of trade unionists in Argentina. for the ship's company at the Argentine embassy was met by a I-strong picket, including women bearing white scarves in solidarity with the women who go each week to President Videla's palace in Buenos Aires to demand information about their disappeared relatives.

As the Tories threaten to restore full military, political and trade links with Chile, Argentina, and other repressive Latin American regimes, the need to develop such solidarity action is increasingly important. Immediately vital is a big turn-out for the 16 September Chile solidarity demonstration - march behind the banner demanding 'Freedom for all Latin American political KEITH SINCLAIR adds from Hull: The Chilean junta was put in a sticky situation last week when Hul dockers boycotted I&D tons of cargo bound for - including a container-load of bubble gum. The ship Alange was forced to sail without the consignment - marked 'via Valparaiso' (Chile's main port)

when the dockers walked off after loading the rest of the cargo.

I did not know there was a ban on cargo for Chile', said D. Webster of the Consortium Line on hearing of the dockers' action. It's up to trade unionists throughout Britain to make sure the bosses know in future! the Libertad (Liberty!), and And a reception

page 9 of the scan

of proceeding HIROHING would mean the entailing a possible and the constitution ending of Britain sanctions). support

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