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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent US Government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers.

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The People of the CIA ... Hispanic Employees Bring Diversity of Thought to the Agency

The people that make up the CIA’s workforce are like a beautiful mosaic — very diverse. During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), we celebrate the Hispanic Americans who have devoted their careers to the Agency’s mission. Hispanic Heritage Month is one of many commemorative months that celebrates the diversity of America’s people. It also celebrates the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also gained their freedom during Hispanic Heritage Month. more>

What's New

October 10 - Posted CSI Graduate Studies Program to CIA Careers.

October 3 - Updated Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. more >

September 19 - CIA’s Hayden Lauds Marine General’s Contributions.

September 17 - Posted Studies in Intelligence, Vol. 52, No. 3.

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Take a step inside the CIA through our Headquarters Tour. Stroll down the CIA Museum corridor to see some of our artifacts. And learn about the CIA's history in our Interactive Timeline.