A tough time

Overview of the book "Tazm As'eebtna" The novel discusses real characters such as Arbenz, behind him Carlos Castillo Armas, and the Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo, and the security agent Johnny Abbs Garcia. It also highlights a fictional character named Marta Borrero, known as "Miss Guatemala," who moves between relationships with figures of authority, reflecting the exploitation of women in political contexts. "Tazm As'eeb" is considered an extension of Yousa's previous novel "The Party of the Goat," where he explores media manipulation and political propaganda, especially through the role of Edward Bernays, the pioneer of public relations, in tarnishing Arbenz's image. The novel highlights how lies can be presented as truth to justify foreign interventions, and shows the influence of great powers on the fates of peoples.