The Cuban Revolution at a Crossroads: Revolution, liberation & democracy

Plus: a Toast to the Cuban Revolution.

Seminar and discussion from 2pm

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5.30pm Solidarity Films & Toast to the Cuban revolution
Farewell to Timor (8 mins) and Pacific School of Medicine (20min)
Films by Tim Anerson and then

Live entertainment and refreshments available
Entry $10/$7 (includes dinner)

Direct Action Centre, Victoria Trades Hall,

cnr of Lygon and Victoria St. Carlton (entry via Victoria St)
Ring 0439 454 375 or 0435 519 198.  www.rsp.org.au.

The Cuban economy continues to suffer the difficulties caused by years of blockade, isolation and its historic underdevelopment. At the same time the Cuban leadership has steered clear of a headlong rush into market mechanisms and the global economy, fearing the potential of increasing social inequality and political corruption. The guest speakers will address what lies behind the current debate on the Cuban economy and trace the history of these debates in theory and in the history of the Cuban struggle for socialism.

Many socialists remain severely critical of Cuba and in some cases deny a socialist revolution occurred. This panel of speakers will address the history of the revolutionary process in Cuba, the challenge to build a democratic socialism distinct from the old Soviet bloc, and the theoretical and practical struggle to put both the individual and collective at the centre of a genuine emancipatory project.