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.
To overcome this challenge, Guatemala sought assistance from countries like Argentina, Israel, and Switzerland. The United States also played a role by continuing to provide dual-use aircraft and covertly supporting the Guatemalan air force through overhauls and spare parts for its existing aircraft.