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1954 in Guatemala

Explore 2 historical events and records for Guatemala in 1954.

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Historical records for Guatemala in 1954

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1954

Coup

Arbenz Guzman, Jacobo · President of Guatemala · Government / Government of Guatemala

Supports Operation PBSUCCESS, the CIA-backed overthrow of Jacobo Arbenz in Guatemala.

1954

President of Guatemala

Armas, Carlos Castillo · President of Guatemala · Government / Government of Guatemala

Appointed President of Guatemala

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