Central American History

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The Banana Wars: U.S. Military Interventions in Central America and the Caribbean
The term "Banana Wars" refers to a series of U.S. military interventions in Central America…
Construction of the Panama Canal, a monumental engineering project that transformed global trade routes
The Construction of the Panama Canal: A Landmark Engineering Feat with Global Impact
The completion of the Panama Canal in 1914 marked the culmination of one of history's…
Chilean Army in action, showcasing the military influence in Latin American geopolitics
The War of the Pacific (1879–1884): Chile’s Conflict with Peru and Bolivia
The War of the Pacific, spanning from 1879 to 1884, was a pivotal conflict in…
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal, influencing Latin American history
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494): Dividing the New World Between Spain and Portugal
The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed on June 7, 1494, was a pivotal agreement between Spain…