Philadelphia, 1876: Bananas first captivated the American public at the World’s Fair, but their journey to supermarket shelves is steeped in blood and corporate greed. This episode uncovers the dark history of the United Fruit Company—now Chiquita Brands—and its role in government overthrows, civil wars, and massacres across Latin America. From the 1928 Banana Massacre in Colombia to the CIA-backed Guatemalan coup of 1954, we peel back the layers of history’s most controversial fruit. A chilling tale of power, exploitation, and the high cost of a seemingly simple snack.

Author: Mike Colucci

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Banana Republic: The Bloody History of Your Favorite Yellow Fruit

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