Guatemalan National Revolution

The Guatemalan National Revolution was a period from 1944 to 1954 marked by significant social and political changes. It began with the overthrow of a dictator, leading to democratic reforms, land redistribution, and increased rights for workers and indigenous populations. Key leaders like President Jacobo Arbenz aimed to modernize the country and reduce foreign corporate influence, particularly from the United Fruit Company. However, the revolution ended when the U.S. supported a coup in 1954, fearing that Arbenz’s policies were communist. This event led to decades of political turmoil and civil conflict in Guatemala.