The United States' history of regime change — revisited

Since the early 20th century, the US has commandeered coups around the world, helping opposition figures and their mutinous militaries topple leaders whose policies they abhor. Why? These heads of state launched programmes to redistribute land, strengthen labour unions, health and education systems and nationalise industries. Washington insists they're ‘communist' or ‘socialist' and will threaten American dominance and corporate interests. - Outside in / Comment, thenation