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Libertad para los uruguayos

Jan 1, 1977

0h 10m

★ 0.0

Overview

The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry produces this short film that tries to explain the causes of the coup, anchoring them in debt and US interference, denouncing the torture and imprisonment of opponents and showing solidarity with the Uruguayan people.

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