Historical Events tagged with "jacobo arbenz"
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Politics & Government
Guatemala's Landmark Land Redistribution Decree
June 17th, 1952 72 years ago
Decree 900 was enacted in Guatemala, aiming to redistribute uncultivated land to landless peasants. The government sought to alleviate poverty and improve agricultural production, targeting large estates that were not effectively utilized. The initiative marked a significant shift in land reform, challenging the existing power structures and advocating for social equity in a nation marked by deep economic divides.
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