| ID | 132181 |
| Title Proper | Revisiting urban guerrillas |
| Other Title Information | armed propaganda and the insurgency of Uruguay's MLN-Tupamaros, 1969-70 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Brum, Pablo |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article studies a singular aspect of the urban insurgency of Uruguay's MLN-Tupamaros: the tactic of armed propaganda. The Tupamaros applied the method mainly at the peak of their existence, in the years 1969-70. Afterward they opted predominantly for others, such as terrorism. By comparing the two periods, I argue that armed propaganda helped the organization to thrive, while the latter was an important cause of its demise. The conclusion suggests that armed propaganda led the Tupamaros to significant accomplishments, but also that switching tactics was a major determinant in their defeat. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 37, No.5; May 2014: p.387-404 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 37, No.5; May 2014: p.387-404 |
| Key Words | Urban Insurgency ; Uruguay ; Terrorism ; Armed Propaganda ; Urban Guerrillas ; Uruguay's MLN - Tupamaros |