Historical Events tagged with "castillo armas"
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Politics & Government
Carlos Castillo Armas Invades Guatemala
June 18th, 1954 70 years ago
Carlos Castillo Armas led an invasion force across the Guatemalan border from Honduras, aiming to oust President Jacobo Árbenz. Supported by the U.S., Castillo's forces quickly advanced through Guatemala, culminating in a takeover. The invasion was prompted by concerns over Árbenz's land reforms, which were perceived as communist threats.
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