The last colonial massacre

Description:

After decades of bloodshed and political terror, many lament the rise of the left in Latin America. Since the triumph of Castro, politicians and historians have accused the left there of rejecting democracy, embracing communist totalitarianism, and prompting both revolutionary violence and a right-wing backlash. Through unprecedented archival research and gripping personal testimonies, the author challenges these views. In doing so, he uncovers the hidden history of the Latin American Cold War: of hidebound reactionaries holding on to their power and privilege; of Mayan Marxists blending indigenous notions of justice with universal ideas of equality; and of a United States supporting new styles of state terror throughout the region.

subjects: Communism,  Government relations,  Insurgency,  Panzós Massacre, Panzós, Guatemala, 1978,  Relations,  Social conflict,  Indians of Central America,  History,  Massacres,  Indians of central america, history,  Guatemala, history,  United states, foreign relations, latin america,  Latin america, relations, united states,  Panzós Massacre (Guatemala : (1978) fast (OCoLC)fst01765293

Places: United States,  Guatemala,  Latin America

Times: 1945-1985,  1821-1945,  20th century