Question

List three Latin American governments that the United Statesattempted to intervene in during the Cold War.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Guatemala: In 1954, the United States attempted to overthrow the democratically-elected government of Jacobo Arbenz in Guatemala, in order to prevent the spread of communism in the region. The CIA-backed coup was successful, and a series of military dictatorships took power in the country, leading to a civil war that lasted for 36 years.
2. Chile: In 1973, the United States played a significant role in the overthrow of the democratically-elected government of Salvador Allende in Chile. The CIA helped to organize a coup that brought General Augusto Pinochet to power, who ruled the country as a dictator until 1990.
3. Nicaragua: In the 1980s, the United States attempted to overthrow the Sandinista government in Nicaragua, which had come to power in 1979. The Reagan administration supported the Contras, a group of anti-Sandinista rebels, in their efforts to overthrow the government. The conflict became known as the "Iran-Contra affair" and was a major scandal in the US.