Granma Newspaper Cuba propaganda 80s vintage historical Nicaragua

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Description

The newspaper shown in the photo is an issue of "Granma," the official organ of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba. It is a French-language issue, presented in the large format typical of printed press from the 1980s. The front page is dominated by a bold red and black headline: "Criminal U.S. Plan Against the People of Nicaragua," accompanied by two black and white photographs illustrating the political and social context featured in the edition.

The name "Granma" appears in the upper left in distinctive handwritten lettering, followed by the mention "Revue Hebdomadaire" (Weekly Review) and the clearly legible date of May 17, 1979. Also present in the upper right is the mention "Organe officiel du Comité Central du Parti Communiste de Cuba" (Official Organ of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba), confirming the origin and propagandist nature of this publication.

The newspaper's layout features red boxes, a highlighted editorial, and several articles and sections on international political situations, mainly focused on Latin America and relations with the United States. The photos show street scenes with armed military personnel, as well as a portrait of affected civilians, reinforcing the newspaper's committed and militant tone.

The paper shows a yellowed tint and prominent creases, indicating its age and typical preservation for a vintage press document. No major defects are visible on the displayed side, apart from fold marks, slight warping, and somewhat dulled corners. The printing is in black and red on a cream background, typical of militant press from that era.

This Granma newspaper is a historical and visual testament to the Cuban and Latin American political context at the end of the 1970s, illustrating the rhetoric and stakes of the Cold War in Central America.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Features prominent creases, yellowing paper, dulled corners, and visible signs of use on the presented side.

Did you know? The newspaper "Granma" takes its name from the yacht that allowed Fidel Castro and his companions to land in Cuba in 1956 to launch the revolution. It has been published since 1965 as the official organ of the Cuban Communist Party and has a circulation of several hundred thousand copies each week.

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