estaban divulgando
-they/you were publicizing
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Los patrones del carbón buscaban frustrar la determinación de los mineros de formar un sindicato de su preferencia y asestarle golpes a todos aquellos que estaban divulgando la lucha y organizando solidaridad para los mineros.
The coal operator's aim was to thwart the miners' determination to win a union of their choice and deal blows to all those speaking out and organizing solidarity with the miners.
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