Biography sacha volman law

War but how any at all found ways to survive.
This article examines the life of Sacha Volman (1923-2001), a Romanian exile who became a key conduit for CIA support to Latin America's anticommunist left.
Sacha Volman, U.S. member of Directorate of Institute of Political Education, San José, Costa Rica.

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Dominican Republic: Elections

By the early morning of May 17, 1978, it had become clear that the Revolutionary Dominican Party (PRD)-populist, social-democratic and reformist was building to a substantial
victory over President Joaquin Balaguer and his Reformist Party in balloting in the Dominican Republic. Clear, that is, to everyone but those members of the Dominican police and military who clung tenaciously to Balaguer, disbelieving that their Jefe could have been so soundly rejected by the Dominican people.

Far from accepting the popular verdict, military troops appeared at the headquarters of the National Election Board in
Santo Domingo at 4:00 AM on May 17, halting the tabulation
process and seizing the ballots. This apparent coup d'etat -
affirmed and denied many times during the tense days of May 17-19 - created a situation in which, weeks after the initial balloting, no one could say who would finally occupy the chair of honor for the August 16 Presidential inauguration.

A LEGACY OF IMPERIALISM

In many ways, the Dominican electoral crisis of May 1978 is a
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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume E–10, Documents on American Republics, 1969–1972

Dominican Republic

266a. Editorial Note

267. Memorandum From the Deputy Director for Plans (Karamessines) to Director of Central Intelligence Helms

Washington, March 6, 1969

Deputy Director Karamessines reported that the Dominican Popular Movement (MPD) planned for an anti-government uprising which ultimately failed. CIA informed the Dominican Government, which responded by guarding the anticipated targets of the MPD and forestalling the uprising before it could get underway.

Source: Central Intelligence Agency, ODDP Registry, Job Number 80–B01086A. Secret. The memorandum bears Karamessines’ typed signature with an indication that he signed the original.

268. Telegram 1129 From the Embassy in the Dominican Republic to the Department of State

Santo Domingo, April 16, 1969, 2355Z

The Ambassador met with President Balaguer to discuss the killing of four police and military officers by anti-government elements. Balaguer indicated that initial reactions b

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United States involvement in regime change in Latin America

Cold War events

The participation of the United States in regime change in Latin America involved US-backed coup d'états which were aimed at replacing left-wing leaders with right-wing leaders, military juntas, or authoritarian regimes.^[1] Intervention of an economic and military variety was prevalent during the Cold War. Although originally in line with the Truman Doctrine of containment, United States involvement in regime change increased following the drafting of NSC 68, which advocated more aggressive actions against potential Soviet allies.^[2]

In the early 20th century, during the "Banana Republic" era of Latin American history, the U.S. launched several interventions and invasions in the region (known as the Banana Wars) in order to promote American business interests.^[1] United States influenced regime change in this period of Latin American history started after the signing of the Treaty of Paris in the wake of the Spanish–American War. Cuba gained its independence, while Pu