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Oligarchy, Empire, Revolution w/ Hilary Goodfriend & Jorge Cuéllar

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Colonial Echoes: United Fruit and Belize's Legacy

This chapter explores the historical ties between American elites and the United Fruit Company, emphasizing its influence on U.S. political responses in Guatemala and the dependency of local economies. It also examines Belize's colonial past and its impact on national identity and governance following its independence from British rule.

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