The Dominican Republic provides a striking example of the potential for economic development following active military and economic intervention by the United States. A moment of potential for reforms necessitated by the Trujillo era appeared briefly and was lost in the short period of the presidency of Juan Bosch. A detailed study of the circumstances behind the American marine action that restored order, and prevented the return of Bosch, tells us much about U.S. policy in Latin America. In contradistinction to media releases suggesting a potential communist threat, the study shows a level of corporate and intelligence community involvement in the country that precludes reforms essential to the well being of the Dominican people.
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