Select the correct answer.
Which statement describes actions of the Central Intelligence Agency in Latin American countries during the 1970s?
A. It worked to slow the spread of infectious diseases to US residents.
B. It attempted to keep the illegal drug trade away from US borders.
C. It conducted investigations to prosecute crime leaders who harmed US citizens.
D. It promoted regime changes to elevate leaders who favored US interests.
Answer (2)
The CIA was involved in promoting regime changes in Latin America during the 1970s to support leaders aligned with U.S. interests, notably orchestrating the overthrow of Chile's Salvador Allende. Their actions often entailed backing authoritarian regimes. The correct answer is D. ;
The CIA was involved in promoting regime changes in Latin America during the 1970s, particularly through the overthrow of leaders like Chile's Salvador Allende. The correct answer to the question is D. The CIA aimed to support regimes that aligned with U.S. interests, leading to the installation of authoritarian governments in several countries.
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