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

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Belize and Central American Revolutionary Dynamics

This chapter explores Belize's cultural identity and its historical connections to the Anglophone Caribbean while addressing the socio-political challenges it faces today, including gang violence linked to migration patterns. It highlights the revolutionary movements in Central America during the late 20th century, including the roles of liberation theology and Marxist strategies in shaping grassroots mobilization. Additionally, it contrasts the outcomes of revolutionary efforts in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala, examining their implications on regional stability and social inequities.

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