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Other recent attempts in "America's backyard"

- Venezuela 2019

- Ecuador 2010

- Honduras 2009




Personally I would also argue for Brazil, 2016. Operação Lava Jato was publicized as an anti-corruption effort, but more recent information indicates it was more of an anti-socialist coup. Sérgio Moro was in IVLP, and the highlight of his first trip to USA after becoming Justice Minister was a courtesy call at CIA headquarters. [0] This was an unmistakable public statement of Moro's allegiance and actions.

[0] https://www.brasilwire.com/in-plain-sight-bolsonaro-moro-and...


- Chile 1973




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