They used fake broadcasts to warn of an impending massive revolt , and backed it up with planes that dropped bombs ( many of them fake ) in Guatemala , Schlesinger said . Former President Alvaro Colom apologized to the family of Manuel Arbenz . He was ousted in a coup in 2002 . Some question whether the U.S. , which backed the coup , should also apologize .
Former President Alvaro Colom apologized to the family of Manuel Arbenz . He was ousted in a coup in 2002 . Some question whether the U.S. , which backed the coup , should also apologize .