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While Dulles engineered numerous successful CIA operations, his legacy is marred by involvement in ethically questionable actions, including the backing of coups in other nations, such as Guatemala and Syria, and the infamous Bay of Pigs invasion aimed at toppling Fidel Castro in Cuba. His methods, which included using disinformation, bribery, and manipulation, prompted significant debate about the moral implications of U.S. foreign policy and the intelligence community's role.
Despite his strategic successes, Dulles faced criticism domestically and internationally for the repercussions of these interventions, which often led to instability and resentment against American influence.
Failures and Final Years