Covert Operations and Political Influence

This chapter explores the complex relationship between USAID and the CIA in executing covert actions abroad, emphasizing how USAID has transformed into a political tool masquerading as a humanitarian agency. It highlights controversial operations like Zunzunio, a social media platform intended to influence political dissent in Cuba while raising ethical questions about government transparency and funding. Additionally, the chapter examines historical implications of U.S. foreign policy, including connections between aid, terrorism, and the narcotics trade.