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 (112 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 4.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 17,404 | $700,000 | 1,408$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 4.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 19,775 | $26,000 | 79$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,186 | $89,000 | 84$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 38,137 | 42 | $6,900 | 8$ |
| Totals | 5 | 26,026,870 | 47,407 | $821,900 | 1,579$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Jacobo Árbenz is referenced as a historical figure whose fall was promoted by U.S. intervention.
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Liechtenstein:
Jacobo Árbenz was a progressive leader overthrown in a CIA-backed coup in Guatemala in 1954.
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Switzerland:
In June 1954, the Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz was overthrown by a CIA-orchestrated coup.
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El Salvador:
Jacobo Árbenz is cited as a leader whose government was overthrown in 1954 due to CIA interference.
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Switzerland:
Jacobo Árbenz was the Guatemalan president who was overthrown in a US-backed coup in 1954.
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United Kingdom:
Grow thought a better analogy than Panama was what happened in Guatemala in 1954 when the US brought down its democratically elected president, Jacobo Árbenz.
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Guatemala:
Jacobo Árbenz's government initiated the construction of the Atlantic highway.
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United Kingdom:
Arbenz was Guatemala’s elected president who escaped into exile after being overthrown in a 1954 coup.
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Costa Rica:
Jacobo Árbenz was overthrown by the CIA in 1954.
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Spain:
The clear case was Guatemala in 1954, against the broad agrarian reform of President Jacobo Árbenz.
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