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Edward Seaga

1930–2019 · 20th century

Edward Seaga was a Jamaican politician and leader of the Jamaica Labour Party who served as prime minister from 1980 to 1989. He came to power after an election marked by about 800 political killings, ending Michael Manley's socialist government. He broke ties with Cuba, aligned with the United States and pursued market-oriented policies.

Edward Seaga
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Edward Seaga. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/edward-seaga
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