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Who Was The Man Behind The Banana Republics Of Central America? | Tropical Iron

Minor Cooper Keith was an American Industrialist who helped revolutionize the economies of central America by building railroads throughout the region and shaping these country's exports of produce such as the banana. However, he's long been a controversial figure accused of exploitative practices and establishing monopolies that would outlive him by many decades. What is the truth behind this polarizing figure?

English
  • Originally Aired January 7, 2024
  • Runtime 105 minutes
  • Created March 20, 2024 by
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  • Modified March 20, 2024 by
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