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In OTL, everything went wrong for Arbenz and everything went right for the US backed exiles and coup plotters.

What if Arbenz instead mobilized supporters, defeated the coup and consolidated his power?

How does the U.S. respond to this setback?

a) Harass it ineffectually like Cuba since 63?

b) Harass it like Cuba since 63 but get lucky and push out Arbenz and Guatemalan leftism within 3 years or so?

c) Establish and support a “Contra” force based in Honduras for several years until it topples regime?

d) Establish and support a “Contra” force based in Honduras for years without it ever toppling the govt?

e) Invade with the USMC or US Army and Air Force within weeks or months

f) Come to a live and let live arrangement with Arbenz
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