What are your go to events for shocking people into learning about US imperialism in South America?
The overthrow/killing of Salvador Allende is the strongest in my opinion. What else would you pick?
I would say Halls Of Montezuma, but it's so far back that it's easily handwaved.
Depends on if Central America is part of South America or North America.
South in this question
Definitely the coup on behalf of Chiquita in Guatemala.