Carlos Castillo Armas
Carlos Castillo Armas was a Guatemalan military officer and politician who served as the country's president from 1954 until his assassination in 1957. His regime marked a significant period in Guatemalan history, characterized by political turmoil and U.S. intervention, ultimately culminating in his assassination while Carroll E. Mace was visiting the country.
Born on Jul 04, 1914 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
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Jamaica:
Carlos Castillo Armas was installed as a pro-US regime leader after the coup that ousted Árbenz.
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Uruguay:
Carlos Castillo Armas led the coup against Jacobo Árbenz Guzmán with U.S. support.
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Panama:
Carlos Castillo Armas led the coup against Jacobo Árbenz Guzmán.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Castillo Armas was featured on postal stamps issued in Guatemala.
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Peru:
Castillo Armas led a rebel army funded and trained by the CIA to overthrow Jacobo Árbenz.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Castillo Armas restructured the economic development plan based on a study from the previous government.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Castillo Armas was assassinated within the National Palace.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Castillo Armas was the president of Guatemala during a significant increase in public investment.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Castillo Armas assumed the presidency of Guatemala after the overthrow of Jacobo Árbenz.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Castillo Armas played a shameful role in the events following Árbenz's resignation.
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