Which of the following statements best describes US intervention in Latin America and the Middle East in the 1950s?

During the Cold War, the United States intervened in countries in Latin America and the Middle East to limit the spread of communism and protect its interests. Its support for coups and authoritarian governments often undermined self-rule and contributed to instability and resentment that lasted well beyond the 1950s. Thus, the best choice is that U.S. interference set the stage for long-term negative consequences.

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