Argentina newspaper commends Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu Victory

Highlighting lessons from the great victory in the fight against colonialism, the highly reputable newspaper among the left-wing forces of the Latin American and Spain said in just a few more days, the Vietnamese nation will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the event, a brilliant feat that broke through the stronghold of colonialism - imperialism.

On March 13, 1954, the Vietnam People's Army opened fire to launch an attack on the fortified French bases, marking the beginning of the Dien Bien Phu campaign. After 56 days and nights, the Vietnamese army and people achieved the glorious victory, forcing France to sign the Geneva Accords on ceasefire and peace restoration in Indochina. The article underscored the far-reaching impact of this triumph, crediting it with laying the foundation and groundwork for Vietnam's eventual reunification in 1975.

It characterised the Dien Bien Phu Victory as a “source of immense pride" for the Vietnamese people and a landmark event in the global struggle against colonialism. Highlighting the victory's global impact, the article described it as a moment that "resounded across the five continents and shook the globe", inspiring independence movements worldwide.

Another article, published on May 2, hailed the Dien Bien Phu Victory as "a glorious milestone in the Vietnamese history of liberation struggle and a great contributor to the progress of humanity”.

This victory has proven a truth to oppressed and invaded nations that with steadfast will, a spirit of solidarity in fighting for justice, and a correct strategy, a small nation can defeat a great power, it said.

The article also acknowledged the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh, and General Vo Nguyen Giap in leading the nation to victory.

A May 1 article by journalist Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein delved deeper, analysing the broader implications of the Dien Bien Phu Victory and the subsequent Geneva Accords. Gelfenstein argued that these events marked the definitive end of French colonialism in Indochina, shattering their plans for regional expansion, and serving as a powerful catalyst for independence movements across the globe. It was also the first time a Western colonial power had suffered a complete military defeat in one of its colonies.

The Dien Bien Phu Victory is a timeless symbol of courage and a beacon of hope for national liberation movements. Even 70 years have passed by, the values and historical significance of this victory continue to resonate in the modern world, he concluded