The Dark Legacy of U.S. Interventions

This chapter examines the troubling history of U.S. interventions in Guatemala, focusing on the CIA's role in the overthrow of Jacob Arbenz and the ensuing civil war marked by human rights abuses. It critiques the moral contradictions of the U.S. as a self-proclaimed promoter of democracy amid the chaos and instability they have often created abroad. Additionally, it explores the manipulative nature of propaganda and the ethical implications of misinformation in shaping public perception and driving political agendas.