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Episode 148: The 1954 Guatemalan Coup d'état

History For Weirdos

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The 1954 Guatemalan Coup: U.S. Manipulation and Aftermath

This chapter explores the political chaos following Arbenz's resignation, driven by U.S. influence and intervention. It reveals how foreign powers manipulated local politics to install Castillo Armas, despite the facade of democracy, ultimately setting the stage for a military dictatorship.

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