Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
US Intelligence & Chile's 1973 Coup What Did The CIA Know
Table of content
Introduction
- Chile in the 1970s: President Salvador Allende, first democratically elected Marxist leader.
- The USA: Cold War mindset, aiming to stop the spread of communism.
US Intelligence & The Coup
Key Facts 🔍
- The US was aware of plots against Allende throughout 1972-73.
- CIA operatives were monitoring groups plotting against Allende.
- Chilean officer informed the CIA of the coup on 10 Sept.
- CIA decided not to intervene, focusing on information gathering.
💡 Fun Fact: Imagine you're a detective, aware of a planned heist but only watch from a distance. That's what the CIA did!
Nixon’s Stance & The Church Committee
Key Facts 🔍
- Nixon's administration tried to distance itself from the coup.
- Church Committee's conclusion: No direct US covert involvement, but US-backed media like "El Mercurio" played a part.
- The US was neutral to a coup against Allende.
💡 Real-World Example: Think of someone indirectly encouraging a friend to pull a prank but not participating in the act. The US knew but didn't directly intervene.
CIA Report 2000
Key Facts 🔍
- Confirmed the CIA didn’t participate in the coup.
- Major effort against Allende was in 1970 to block his election.
- US hostility towards Allende known to Chilean coup plotters.
💡 Fun Fact: It's like a friend being upset about not being invited to a party but never crashing the party itself!
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Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
US Intelligence & Chile's 1973 Coup What Did The CIA Know
Table of content
Introduction
- Chile in the 1970s: President Salvador Allende, first democratically elected Marxist leader.
- The USA: Cold War mindset, aiming to stop the spread of communism.
US Intelligence & The Coup
Key Facts 🔍
- The US was aware of plots against Allende throughout 1972-73.
- CIA operatives were monitoring groups plotting against Allende.
- Chilean officer informed the CIA of the coup on 10 Sept.
- CIA decided not to intervene, focusing on information gathering.
💡 Fun Fact: Imagine you're a detective, aware of a planned heist but only watch from a distance. That's what the CIA did!
Nixon’s Stance & The Church Committee
Key Facts 🔍
- Nixon's administration tried to distance itself from the coup.
- Church Committee's conclusion: No direct US covert involvement, but US-backed media like "El Mercurio" played a part.
- The US was neutral to a coup against Allende.
💡 Real-World Example: Think of someone indirectly encouraging a friend to pull a prank but not participating in the act. The US knew but didn't directly intervene.
CIA Report 2000
Key Facts 🔍
- Confirmed the CIA didn’t participate in the coup.
- Major effort against Allende was in 1970 to block his election.
- US hostility towards Allende known to Chilean coup plotters.
💡 Fun Fact: It's like a friend being upset about not being invited to a party but never crashing the party itself!
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