Editing Evergreen International Aviation (section)

==Conclusion==
Evergreen’s CIA connections are well-documented through declassified records, media reports, and Smith’s own statements, particularly regarding the Shah’s transport, Central American missions, and asset acquisitions. The scandals arise from the company’s association with controversial CIA operations, including support for regimes linked to human rights abuses in El Salvador and potential involvement in arms deliveries in Central America, which align with the broader Iran-Contra controversy. However, specific evidence tying Evergreen to the most egregious aspects of these operations (e.g., direct participation in death squad activities or Iran-Contra) is limited, and the company’s denials, such as Nelson’s response to the CBS report, suggest an effort to distance itself from public scrutiny. The ethical concerns stem from Evergreen’s willingness to undertake sensitive CIA missions in conflict zones, which often supported U.S. geopolitical goals at the cost of regional stability or human rights.