Jacobo Arbenz
Jacobo Arbenz was the President of Guatemala from 1951 to 1954, known for his progressive land reform policies and efforts to modernize the country's economy. His administration faced significant opposition from the United States, which viewed his policies as a threat to American business interests, particularly those of the United Fruit Company. In 1954, Arbenz was overthrown in a CIA-backed coup, marking a pivotal moment in U.S.-Latin American relations and contributing to decades of political instability in Guatemala.
Born on Sep 14, 1913 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,322 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 624 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,101,320 | 3,946 | $82,000 | 64$ |
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Guyana:
Jacobo Árbenz was the President of Guatemala who was removed by a U.S.-backed coup.
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Panama:
Jacobo Árbenz was the president of Guatemala who was overthrown in a CIA-backed coup to protect the interests of the United Fruit Company.
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South Africa:
Jacobo Árbenz’s land reforms provoked a similar response, and in 1954 the CIA orchestrated his removal.
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Venezuela:
Jacobo Árbenz was the democratically elected president of Guatemala who was overthrown in a military coup.
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Dominican Republic:
Jacobo Árbenz was a Guatemalan president who was overthrown due to foreign intervention.
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Costa Rica:
Jacobo Árbenz was a president of Guatemala who was overthrown by a coup supported by the United Fruit Company.
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Venezuela:
Jacobo Árbenz was a Guatemalan president who was overthrown in a coup supported by the United Fruit Company.
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Colombia:
Jacobo Árbenz is mentioned in the context of his overthrow by the United Fruit Company.
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Pakistan:
President Jacobo Árbenz was overthrown in 1954 after he introduced land reforms that hurt the interests of United Fruit Company.
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Pakistan:
President Jacobo Árbenz was overthrown in 1954 after he introduced land reforms that hurt the interests of United Fruit Company.
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