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The dark history of bananas

The dark history of bananas

In December 1910, the exiled former leader Manuel Bonilla boarded a borrowed yacht and set sail for Honduras in hopes of reclaiming power by whatever means necessary. Bonilla had a powerful backer: the notorious organization known throughout Latin America as “El Pulpo.” It was a U.S. corporation trafficking in, of all things, bananas. John Soluri investigates the United Fruit Company....

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Material Type:
Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:
April 5, 2022
Date Modified in MERLOT:
April 12, 2022
Author:
Submitter:
Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Technical Format:
Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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