To circumvent this, Guatemala turned to countries like Argentina, Israel and Switzerland, and the United States continued to supply dual-use aircraft and covertly provided the air force with millions of dollars in overhauls and spare parts for previously purchased aircraft.
Guatemala sought alternative solutions by turning to nations such as Argentina, Israel, and Switzerland to circumvent a specific obstacle. Simultaneously, the United States continued providing dual-use aircraft and secretly supplied the air force with funds for maintenance and replacement parts for their existing aircraft.