Opposition groups against the power of the UFCo started to form under the leftist parties known as the Partido Acción Revolucionaria (Revolutionary Action Party, or PAR). The PAR a... Opposition groups against the power of the UFCo started to form under the leftist parties known as the Partido Acción Revolucionaria (Revolutionary Action Party, or PAR). The PAR asked for immediate social reforms to fix the issues of poverty in Guatemala. They wanted the creation of a minimum wage, which would cost the UFCo a lot of money, as they were paying very little money to their, over 50,000, employees at the time. Highlight the important detail.
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The question is asking for an analysis or summary of the opposition groups that formed against the UFCo in Guatemala, particularly focusing on the actions and demands of the Partido Acción Revolucionaria (PAR) regarding social reforms and minimum wage.
Answer
PAR advocated for minimum wage affecting UFCo's expenses.
The formation of opposition groups under the leftist Party of Revolutionary Action (Partido Acción Revolucionaria, PAR) advocating for immediate social reforms, such as the creation of a minimum wage, which would significantly impact the wages paid by the United Fruit Company (UFCo) to its employees.
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The formation of opposition groups under the leftist Party of Revolutionary Action (Partido Acción Revolucionaria, PAR) advocating for immediate social reforms, such as the creation of a minimum wage, which would significantly impact the wages paid by the United Fruit Company (UFCo) to its employees.
More Information
The Party of Revolutionary Action was instrumental in highlighting the economic disparities and pushing for labor rights, which was a pivotal issue in Guatemala's socio-political landscape.
Tips
A common mistake is not recognizing the broader context of socio-economic reforms and how they affect corporate interests.
Sources
- The United Fruit Company and the 1954 Guatemalan Coup - ufcguatemala.voices.wooster.edu
- Docs 32-49 - state.gov - 2001-2009.state.gov
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