Tricontinental Conference

The Tricontinental Conference, held in 1966 in Havana, Cuba, was a significant gathering of leaders and representatives from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The purpose was to discuss and promote solidarity among nations fighting against colonialism and imperialism. The conference aimed to coordinate efforts for social and economic progress, highlighting issues such as inequality and oppression. Participants shared strategies for liberation and development, fostering international cooperation among the "Third World" countries. It symbolized a collective push for autonomy and self-determination during a period marked by decolonization and the Cold War.