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Episode 148: The 1954 Guatemalan Coup d'état

History For Weirdos

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Bananas to Bombs: The Guatemalan Coup Chronicles

This chapter offers a whimsical exploration of the joys of food, specifically bananas and peanut butter, before diving into the serious historical events of the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. It details the CIA's covert operations and psychological warfare tactics employed to destabilize a government, including the complexities of military strategy and disinformation campaigns. The chapter illustrates the moral implications and long-term consequences of U.S. intervention in foreign regimes, juxtaposing light-hearted anecdotes with somber reflections on historical actions.

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