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jul 19, 1954 - National Committee of Defence Against Communism

Description:

-established by Castillo (encouraged by CIA)

-aim: eliminated alleged threats to government of communism

-as well as death penalty for communism --> 1000s of Árbenz supporters murdered

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Date:

jul 19, 1954
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~ 71 years ago