50. The Octopus (United Fruit Company)
Swindled
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Corporate Power and Political Turmoil
This chapter explores the United Fruit Company's historical influence in Colombia and Guatemala, revealing its connections to the U.S. government amid violence and political unrest. It highlights the company's role in the 1928 massacre of banana workers and the subsequent coup against President Jacobo Arbenz, showcasing the intersection of corporate power and international politics.
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