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A lightning strike that changed everything
A Central American leader is sentenced to death, but a written promise to Nicaragua should have prevented it. What happens when your life's work is dismantled overnight?A lightning strike that changed everythingThis episode explores the life and execution of Gerardo Barrios, a figure whose legacy in Central American is marked by both his ambitious reforms and his sudden downfall. It raises the question of what endures when a leader's vision is cut short.Person: Gerardo BarriosDate of execution: August 29, 1865Location of execution: El SalvadorAge at execution: 51Political affiliation…
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