| Cuban General Strike of 1933 | |||
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| Date | July 27, 1933 – August 12, 1933 | ||
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| Caused by | political repression, wage cuts, and poor working conditions | ||
| Goals | overthrow the dictatorship of Gerardo Machado | ||
| Methods | mass protests, work walkouts, interruption of services | ||
| Resulted in | President Machado resigns, seeks refuge in the Bahamas | ||
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The Cuban General Strike of 1933 was a mass labor uprising in Cuba that played a crucial role in the overthrow of President Gerardo Machado during Cuba's political crisis in the early 1930s. The strike, which began in late July 1933, was driven by widespread discontent among workers due to economic hardship, political repression, and the influence of radical labor movements.[1][2] It was organized by a coalition of labor unions, students, and opposition groups, particularly influenced by the Cuban Communist Party and anarcho-syndicalist organizations.[3] The strike paralyzed industry, transportation, and commerce across the country, demonstrating the power of organized labor in Cuban politics.[4][5]
The removal of Gerardo Machado was supported by both the United States, who actively called for his removal, and the Communist International of the Soviet Union, which sponsored the Communist Party of Cuba.
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