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Banana Republic: Unmasking the Chiquita Conspiracy in Guatemala
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Join us as we dive into the intricate web of power and influence that entangled Chiquita with Guatemala's government and the CIA, uncovering the company's relentless pursuit of profit at the expense of a nation's sovereignty.
We discuss the role of the United Fruit Company in the overthrow of Guatemala's democratically elected president, Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán, in 1954. Explore the devastating consequences of the CIA-backed coup and the subsequent decades of military rule in Guatemala.Uncover the origins of the term "banana republic" and its connection to the economic dominance of fruit companies in Central America.
Tune in this week as we examine the intricate web of power and influence between multinational corporations, political interests, and the lives of ordinary Guatemalans. This thought-provoking episode sheds light on the complex dynamics of power and control that have shaped Guatemala's history.
393 episodi
Manage episode 387555684 series 2103149
GET EVERY EPISODE AD FREE PLUS BONUS CONTENT AT: www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast
Join us as we dive into the intricate web of power and influence that entangled Chiquita with Guatemala's government and the CIA, uncovering the company's relentless pursuit of profit at the expense of a nation's sovereignty.
We discuss the role of the United Fruit Company in the overthrow of Guatemala's democratically elected president, Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán, in 1954. Explore the devastating consequences of the CIA-backed coup and the subsequent decades of military rule in Guatemala.Uncover the origins of the term "banana republic" and its connection to the economic dominance of fruit companies in Central America.
Tune in this week as we examine the intricate web of power and influence between multinational corporations, political interests, and the lives of ordinary Guatemalans. This thought-provoking episode sheds light on the complex dynamics of power and control that have shaped Guatemala's history.
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