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

In the 1950s, the United States intervened in countries such as Guatemala and Iran, including by helping overthrow their governments. These actions often supported rulers who aligned with U.S. interests rather than establishing stable democracy, contributing to resentment and political instability that lasted beyond the decade. So the best description is that U.S. interference set the stage for long-term negative consequences.

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