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

The Dig

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American Interventions in Central America

This chapter examines the influence of American and British powers in Central America during the mid-19th century, emphasizing military interventions and their role in shaping local oligarchies. It connects this historical narrative to broader themes of American imperialism, the impact of the Monroe Doctrine, and the subsequent Cold War dynamics that fueled revolutionary movements in the region.

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