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A History of the C.I.A.’s Involvement in Latin America, From Bay of Pigs to Chile Coups

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By: Alan Yuhas
17 October 2025 at 04:07
For much of the 20th century, the C.I.A. devised plots to overthrow governments, kill high-profile leaders or arm dissident groups.

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Fidel Castro, whom the C.I.A. made at least eight plots against, speaking with reporters in 1964 in a car. An assault rifle lies in the seat pocket.

Trump Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action, and Hamas Starts Bloody Crackdown

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By: Tracy Mumford， Will Jarvis， Ian Stewart， Jessica Metzger and Julian E. Barnes
16 October 2025 at 18:00
Plus, where are all the pennies?!

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President Trump said he had authorized covert C.I.A. action in Venezuela and was considering ground strikes. Venezuela’s foreign minister called the American actions a policy of aggression.

Solution to CIA’s Kryptos Sculpture Is Found in Smithsonian Vault

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By: John Schwartz
16 October 2025 at 20:38
Jim Sanborn is auctioning off the solution to Kryptos, the puzzle he sculpted for the intelligence agency’s headquarters. Two fans of the work then discovered the key.

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The solution to the final passage of the Kryptos artwork had been unsolved since its unveiling in 1990.

Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela

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By: Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager
16 October 2025 at 01:56
The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country.

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Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, in Caracas last month. American officials have been clear, privately, that the Trump administration aims to drive Mr. Maduro from power.
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