Operation Directus

Operation Directus was a covert military operation conducted by the United States during the early 1980s. Its goal was to secretly supply and support pro-Western anti-Soviet guerrilla groups in Central America, particularly in Nicaragua and El Salvador. The operation involved providing weapons, training, and intelligence to bolster these groups against communist-aligned governments. It was part of broader Cold War efforts to counter Soviet influence in the region. The operation was secret until it was exposed in the mid-1980s, leading to significant political controversy and reforms aimed at increased oversight of covert activities.