National strike of July 19, 1977
National strike held on July 19, 1977, which constituted the most critical moment of the massive protests against the military government of Morales Bermudez. The mobilizations were characterized by a centralized organization, marches in city centers, strikes by public employees and a leadership linked to leftist political groups.
The national strike of July 19, 1977 represented the most critical moment of the massive protests against the military government of Morales Bermudez throughout the country. The main aspects of the mobilizations were centralized organization, mobilization and marches in the center of the cities, strike of public employees (mainly teachers), formation of self-defense pickets, decision making in Public Assemblies and an independent leadership closely linked to leftist political groups. This strike was part of struggles that in their beginnings had a local, district or provincial character, but reached national resonance. Between 1975 and 1977, the leftist parties began to have a presence in the popular and peasant movements, making the organizations move away from the influence of SINAMOS and demand greater autonomy.