Why did the bay end of pigs prompt an international conflict and cause criticism of the Kennedy administration

Because the Bay of Pigs was a disaster that was reflected on to Kennedy's presidency

Because it was a failed attack on Fidel Castro

Explanation:

Basically the JFK administration worked with the CIA to launch a sneak attack on a Fidel Castro lead Cuba, the plan failed miserably and it not only made the Kennedy administration look bad, but it also showed hostility towards cuba from the U. S causing a conflict