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The five-quetzal bill asks: What would you build?
A president declares himself leader, then invades a nation. What happens when a leader believes their vision is too important for rules?
The five-quetzal bill asks: What would you build?
This episode explores the life and legacy of Justo Rufino Barrios, a Guatemalan president whose reforms were both radical and contradictory. It delves into the complexities of his rule and the enduring questions surrounding his death.
Person: Justo Rufino Barrios
Period: 1873-1885
Location: Guatemala
Event: Central American Unification attempt
Status: Contradictory historical record
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