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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,370 | $350,000 | 147$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,986 | $48,000 | 30$ |
| Totals | 2 | 79,318,827 | 39,356 | $398,000 | 177$ |
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Venezuela:
Jacobo Árbenz was overthrown in 1954, marking a dark episode in the history of the region.
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Colombia:
Jacobo Arbenz was the president of Guatemala who was overthrown in 1954.
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