Jack Devine

Jack Devine, a former senior CIA operations officer who ran major Cold War covert programs, recounts his first overseas post in 1971 Chile. He describes working to bolster opposition media and politics. Short scenes show how small interventions fueled mass protests, the buildup to Sept 11, 1973, and a rushed family evacuation amid tanks and air strikes.

Jack Devine, a former CIA chief of operations and expert on U.S. policy toward Latin America, dives into the intricate web of CIA activities in Venezuela. He discusses the rationale behind U.S. interventions and the complexities of distinguishing between covert and clandestine operations. Devine addresses controversial claims of CIA drug facilitation, strong action against drug cartels, and the implications of congressional oversight. He even shares insights on the Ukraine conflict and how international dynamics influence U.S. foreign policy.