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Deep Dive: Investigating Operation Condor (2003)

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Investigating Operation Condor
Investigating Operation Condor examines a covert operation conducted in South America during the 1970s and '80s. The operation, known as CONDOR, targeted left-wing political dissidents, organized labor, and intellectuals. The film outlines how this network of military dictatorships was supported by the U.S. State Department, the CIA, and Interpol, revealing the extent of international collaboration in suppressing dissent. The documentary provides a critical look at the implications of Operation Condor on human rights and political freedom in the region. It presents testimonies and evidence of the operation's impact on individuals and societies, illustrating the darker side of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era.

Why Watch

  • •Find out how the CIA supported Operation Condor.
  • •See the impact on South American political dissidents.
  • •Meet the military dictatorships involved in Condor.

Did You Know

•Operation Condor targeted left-wing dissidents in South America during the 1970s and '80s.
•The operation was supported by the U.S. State Department and the CIA.
•Interpol played a role in the coordination of Operation Condor.
•Military dictatorships across South America collaborated under Operation Condor.

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Cold War historyU.S. foreign policyHuman rights violations