Why did the CIA launch Operation Mongoose?

A. Guevara had given them information about Castro's whereabouts.
B. Castro had too much power to be overthrown from within.
C. Operation Castro had failed, and it was the back-up plan.
D. It did not want to stage an assassination attempt.


Answer: B

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