FBI Covert Operations and CISPES

In the 1980s, the FBI conducted operations against CISPES, a group opposing US intervention in Central America. Frank Verrilli, an FBI infiltrator, exposed these actions, revealing tactics like phony publications, disruptions, and collaboration with Salvadoran death squads. The aim was to dismantle CISPES and discredit its efforts. This case highlights the covert actions for which the CIA is infamous.

What was the primary target of the FBI's operations in the 1980s?

• The United Nations

• CISPES

• The European Union

• The Soviet Union

Who was the whistleblower that exposed the FBI's operations against CISPES?

• Edward Snowden

• Julian Assange

• Frank Verrilli

• Chelsea Manning

What was the FBI's main goal in infiltrating CISPES according to Frank Verrilli?

• To break and destroy the movement against US intervention in Central America

• To gather intelligence on Soviet activities

• To promote US policies in Central America

• To support CISPES in their activities

Which tactic did the FBI use to discredit CISPES in communities?

• Publishing genuine articles

• Supporting their rallies

• Creating fake publications

• Providing financial aid

What was one of the aggressive tactics used by the FBI against CISPES?

• Organizing charity events

• Hiring right-wing students to disrupt events

• Providing security for CISPES events

• Hiring left-wing students to support rallies

What was the FBI's plan involving a nun in the Dallas chapter of CISPES?

• To blackmail her with photos

• To recruit her as an informant

• To promote her to a higher position

• To provide her with protection

With whom did the FBI exchange information about activists?

• The United Nations

• The Soviet Union

• The European Union

• The Salvadoran National Guard

What was the implication of the FBI sharing information with the Salvadoran National Guard?

• It was a diplomatic gesture

• It was a trade agreement

• It meant collaboration with death squads

• It was a humanitarian effort

What era is the example of covert action discussed in the video from?

• The 1960s

• The 1970s

• The 1990s

• The 1980s

What organization is known for similar covert actions as discussed in the video?

• The FBI

• The KGB

• The NSA

• The CIA