Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Getting to Know ASIS President Malcolm C. Smith, CPP While on a visit to Chile in 2006, Rivas was arrested by local authorities there. Witness K, it becomes clear, gave everything for his country, first through his wartime service with the navy in Vietnam, and later as a highly experienced and decorated Asis officer. That was until late on Wednesday eveningwhen, after more than 50 years of secrecy, the names of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service's (ASIS) two deputies were quietly brought out from the shadows for the first time. The documents seen by the Guardian give further clarity about the events that led to Witness Ks departure from Asis and, later, his decision to speak out in 2013, almost a decade after the Dili mission. In 1971, there were 3,760 Chileans living in Australia, but by 1991, just a year after Pinochets regime came to an end, there were 24,042. Newly released records point to a man who gave everything for his country, first through his wartime service then as a decorated Asis officer with a moral compass. Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Spanish-speaking Australians. Australia's secretive rules of engagement, #6: What the f*** are you doing? Mr. Salter is hailed as a hero by police officials, shoppers and colleagues for confronting the assailant and slowing the Tragically, Mr. Salter was killed by return fire. Aaron Salter III established a GoFundMe page in honor of his father to help his family with this unforeseen tragedy. The fact is people know about the Vietnam War and our involvement in it, but they don't know anything at all about our involvement in undermining the government of Chile.". Formed in 1952, ASIS is responsible for the collection of covert intelligence overseas and is the Australian equivalent of Britain's MI6 or the CIA in the United States. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), As a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member youll get unlimited digital access to every story online, insight and analysis from our expert journalists PLUS enjoy freebies, discounts and benefits with our +Rewards loyalty program.
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