Chapter 11 Summary and Analysis

On September 21, 1976, Orlando Letelier, a former Chilean official, and his research aide are killed when a car bomb is remotely detonated. Even though many people blame the CIA, it is DINA, or the Chilean secret police that are responsible. They use Mossad know-how in the hit. The plot is orchestrated by DINA chief Contreras, who Chile refuses to turn over to the Americans.

Every year, there is a meeting of all intelligence groups in Israel. Their performance is discussed and goals and supplies for the coming year are determined. In 1975, navy intelligence wants an Exocet missile for testing. Many countries won't sell weapons to Israel because they know that the Israelis will copy them.

Chile has approached the Israelis for secret police training. Contreras enters into initial discussions with the Israelis. This kind of training usually lasts from three weeks to...