The CIA in Ecuador

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Focusing on the 1950s, the book explores the dynamics of social movements in Ecuador, highlighting the interactions between grassroots activism and the ruling class. It delves into the challenges faced by leftist groups, including the Communist Party, as they navigated ideological divisions while supporting rural Indigenous and urban labor movements. By analyzing newly released CIA documents, the author reveals the agency's misconceptions about the Ecuadorian left's local roots, illustrating broader patterns of social struggle across Latin America during the Cold War.