Developments in Africa and the Americas: the impact of Cuban intervention in Angola and Ethiopia; the impact of US intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean including Chile, Grenada and Nicaragua
During the Cold War, both Cuba and the USA sent troops or support to other countries to spread their influence. Cuba backed communist forces in Africa, while the USA worked to stop left-wing governments taking power in Latin America.
Real World
In Chile in 1973, the CIA backed a military coup that overthrew the democratically elected socialist Salvador Allende, replacing him with General Pinochet — demonstrating the USA's willingness to undermine democracy to prevent communism spreading.
Exam Focus
Distinguish clearly between US direct intervention (Grenada 1983) and covert support (Nicaragua's Contras) — examiners reward precise terminology.
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