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  2. The phrase banana republic was first coined in 1904 by American writer O. Henry. In political science, the term banana republic describes a politically and economically unstable country with an economy dependent upon the export of natural resources.

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      In 1910, banana magnate Samuel Zemurray of Cuyamel Fruit...

  3. Elections may happen, but they are usually rigged or run with a single candidate. Today the term banana republic is used by politicians and political commentators to describe scenarios of corruption, repression, and failures to control executive power. Origins of the term

  4. Jun 4, 2020 · Robin Wright writes about the use of the term “banana republic,” which originated by O. Henry and has been increasingly used to refer to American democracy since the 2016 Presidential election...

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  5. Aug 12, 2022 · George Rinhart/Getty Images. When someone mentions a “ banana republic ,” they’re referring to a small, poor, politically unstable country that is weak because of an excessive reliance on one...

  6. Mar 31, 2024 · 7 Facts About Banana Republics & Their Role in History and Politics. The establishment of banana republics reveals much about imperialism and the history of the Western Hemisphere. Here are 7 facts you may not know.

  7. The term banana republic was first used in the 20th century in a short story titled "Rouge et Noir," which detailed a fictional country plagued with governmental challenges. In the story, the fictional country was based on today's Honduras , which has been troubled with political and social upheaval.

  8. Aug 14, 2022 · Posted: Aug 14, 2022 / 10:55 AM EDT. Updated: Aug 14, 2022 / 11:24 AM EDT. (THE CONVERSATION) – When someone mentions a “ banana republic ,” they’re referring to a small, poor, politically...

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