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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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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Guatemala:
Carlos Castillo Armas is mentioned as a traitor who commanded a group that the cadets were forced to honor.
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Spain:
Carlos Castillo Armas was a dictator in Guatemala who was assassinated in 1957.
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Venezuela:
Carlos Castillo Armas led the military coup that overthrew Jacobo Árbenz in Guatemala.
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