Forgotten Fortunes Editorial · Article Discussion
Read the original research: The Poyais Scheme: How Gregor MacGregor Sold a Country That Was Never Built
Story overview: In the 1820s, Gregor MacGregor promoted a prosperous Central American state that existed largely on paper. Investors lost money, settlers lost their lives, and London’s financial markets faced uncomfortable questions.
Join the debate: Which claim or decision in this story matters most? What evidence supports a different interpretation?
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