Uruguay: The Tupamaros (TRIH ep 261)
1968 · Resource
This episode examines Uruguay's twentieth-century trajectory through the rise and impact of the urban guerrilla group the Tupamaros. After sketching Uruguay's geographic position, early prosperity and social welfare achievements (including winning the 1930 World Cup), the hosts trace post‑war economic decline and political radicalization. They discuss the Tupamaros' tactics — bank robberies, “armed propaganda” and high‑profile kidnappings — focusing on the abductions of British ambassador Jef...
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