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

Nov 3, 2024

Hilary Goodfriend, a postdoctoral researcher at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and Jorge Cuéllar, a professor at Dartmouth College, dive into the tumultuous history of Central America. They explore the rise of export-crop oligarchies and the consequences of constant U.S. interventions, including the infamous CIA-backed coup in Guatemala. The discussion also touches on revolutionary movements in Nicaragua and El Salvador, the impact of neoliberal policies, and the legacy of American imperialism, revealing a complex tapestry of struggle and resilience.