After the erroneous Voice of America broadcast on August 26, which announced an aid suspension, Lodge was given the discretion on August 29 to suspend aid if it would facilitate a coup.
Tras unha emisión errónea da Voz de América o 26 de agosto, que anunciou a suspensión da axuda, Logde recibiu a orde de suspender a axuda o 29 de agosto e facilitar un golpe.