The 1969 Strike in Curacao (Trinta di Mei): a Riot in Paradise

The article examines the events of 1969 in Curacao, known as “Trinta di Mei” (“30th May”). “Thirtieth of May”. In the 20th century strikes repeatedly occurred on this “paradise island,” which escalated into mass unrest, accompanied by acts of violence. Among them, a special place is occupied by the “Trinta di Mei” in Willemstad, the capital of Curacao and all the Netherlands Antilles, in late May — early June 1969. A brief overview of these events and their assessment in the media and scholarly literature is presented. Close attention is paid to terminology, as well as the interpretation of “Trinta di Mei” in the Soviet media and a small number of scholarly publications. The possible reasons for the lack of an official reaction of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union to the social conflict in Curacao are also discussed.

Keywords

Curaçao, “Trinta di Mei”, trade unions, media, Soviet Union

Acknowledgment

The study is funded by the Russian Science Foundation, grant № 19-18-00305, “The Comintern in Latin America: historical traditions and political processes”.

Received

14.08.2023

Publication date

26.10.2023

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53434

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GOST	Dobronravin N. The 1969 Strike in Curacao (“Trinta di Mei”): a Riot in Paradise // ISTORIYA – 2023. – V. 14. – Issue 9 (131) [Electronic resource]. URL: https://history.jes.su/S207987840028361-6-1 (circulation date: 28.04.2024). DOI: 10.18254/S207987840028361-6
MLA	Dobronravin, Nikolay "The 1969 Strike in Curacao (“Trinta di Mei”): a Riot in Paradise." ISTORIYA 14.9 (131) (2023) DOI: 10.18254/S207987840028361-6
APA	Dobronravin N. (2023). The 1969 Strike in Curacao (“Trinta di Mei”): a Riot in Paradise. ISTORIYA 14(9 (131)) DOI: 10.18254/S207987840028361-6

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