Great article that helps me better understand what I might expect to see in Peru. Currently, I am most concerned about advising tourists on travel - I've read that 80% of trips have been cancelled and probably for good cause considering multiple road closures, impacted destinations like Machu Picchu, and damage to transportation networks like airports and rail. Obviously, for the near future, it is best to reconsider travel.
I do have a question - I have never heard of United Fruit. Could you explain what you mean by "United Fruit-like influence?"
Great article that helps me better understand what I might expect to see in Peru. Currently, I am most concerned about advising tourists on travel - I've read that 80% of trips have been cancelled and probably for good cause considering multiple road closures, impacted destinations like Machu Picchu, and damage to transportation networks like airports and rail. Obviously, for the near future, it is best to reconsider travel.
I do have a question - I have never heard of United Fruit. Could you explain what you mean by "United Fruit-like influence?"
Happy to hear this was useful. I think we're going to see continued instability for the foreseeable future.
On United Fruit, they were the stereotypical representative of US imperialism in Latin America in the post-WWII period. They crushed labor unions, bought politicians, and fostered coups across the region. This is a nice explainer from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/united-fruit-company
Thanks for reading!