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In the martial context, a humorous analogy was used—climbing a ladder onto a Mexican battleship under cover of darkness—highlighting that these operations are carefully coordinated. This mutual understanding underscores that such support is not clandestine without the host nation’s awareness; rather, it’s a well-established, transparent, albeit discreet, security relationship.
Impact of Public Perception and Media Narratives
Historically, the perception of the CIA has oscillated between admiration for its intelligence capabilities and suspicion of clandestine activities aimed at regime change or covert influence. Media reports have sometimes portrayed the agency as the puppet master over foreign governments, fueling conspiracy theories and distrust.