Miguel Enríquez quotes

Miguel Enríquez was a Chilean physician and revolutionary leader, recognized as the founder of the Movimiento de Izquierda Revolucionaria (MIR). His activism and armed resistance against the Pinochet dictatorship made him a central figure in Chilean history. He remains a symbol of leftist resistance and dedication to social justice in Latin America. Here are 5 of his quotes:

What is necessary is for workers and the left to obtain all the lessons the Chilean experience can offer, so that we never again make these errors. That's why I maintain, that in Chile the left has not failed, socialism has not failed, nor has the revolution failed, nor have workers failed. What came to a tragic end in Chile was the reformist illusion of modifying socio-economic structures and making revolutions before the pasive consent of those to be most affected: the ruling classes.

Miguel Enríquez

The reformist project put in place by the U. P. enclosed itself within the bourgeois order...it aimed to forge an alliance with sectors of the bourgeoisie, it didn't lean on the revolutionary organizations of the working class, in its own organs of popular power, it rejected an alliance with rank and file soldiers and sub officers in the armed forces, it sought to seal an alliance with the bourgeois faction. The reformist illusions allowed the ruling classes to prevail in the superstructure of the state from where it launched its reactionary counter offensive, by, firstly, leaning on industrialist federations, on the petty-bourgeoisie and finally on high-ranking officials of the Chilean Armed Forces...

Miguel Enríquez

In the order of his thoughts, his intellectual capacity to defend his political posture with lucidity, clarity and brilliance – many of us Cubans who had the opportunity to know him could appreciate his unquestionable talent.

Miguel Enríquez

The Chilean Armed Forces has declared war against the Chilean People...

Miguel Enríquez