During the Cold War, the United States adopted a policy of containment in Latin America, aiming to curb the influence of communism and promote democratic governance. This led to various interventions, both covert and overt, supporting anti-communist regimes, military coups, and paramilitary groups. Notable examples include the CIA’s involvement in the overthrow of Chile’s Salvador Allende in 1973 and support for the Contras in Nicaragua during the 1980s. While U.S. actions aimed to stabilize the region, they often resulted in human rights abuses, undermined local democracies, and created long-lasting instability. The repercussions of these policies are still evident in contemporary Latin American politics.