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Carol Guzy
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
01 January, 1994
July - October. When the failure of the economic embargo designed to force the military leaders of the western hemisphere's poorest nation from power had become undeniable, the US mobilized its military might to chase off General Cédras' dictatorial regime. Although greeted with enthusiasm by some, the arrival of American troops also triggered widespread pillaging. At first the US troops' orders turned them into mere witnesses, but at a later stage they intervened in shootings and attempted lynchings.
Carol Guzy
Carol Guzy is a photojournalist known for her coverage of humanitarian crises and conflict. She was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Her work focuses on long-form ...