Events tagged with "carlos lamarca"

Historical Events tagged with "carlos lamarca"

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Lamarca's Urban Guerrilla Bank Heist

May 9th, 1969 55 years ago

Carlos Lamarca led a group of urban guerrillas in São Paulo, robbing two banks as a statement against the military dictatorship in Brazil. This action marked a significant moment in the fight against the regime, symbolizing a rise in militant resistance during a period dominated by oppression and censorship. The heist aimed not only to obtain funds for revolutionary activities but also to galvanize public sentiment against the authoritarian government.