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Daniel Ortega Likely to Return to Power in Nicaragua
In the 1980's Manuel Ortega was a Sandinista , a Marxist revolutionary who led Nicaragua through a decade of civil war. The US, under Ronald Reagan, chose to side with the so-called "Contra" rebels, and 50,000 people died. Now Ortega seems to be staging a comeback.
By Warren Olney • • 1 min readIn the 1980's Manuel Ortega was a Sandinista, a Marxist revolutionary who led Nicaragua through a decade of civil war. The US, under Ronald Reagan, chose to side with the so-called "Contra" rebels, and 50,000 people died. Now Ortega seems to be staging a comeback. Although votes in Nicaragua's presidential election are still being counted, Ortega is claiming victory, as his closest rival claims there were voting irregularities.
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3 of 3America's Elections, as Seen from Overseas- 1:41Voters Face New Machines--and Glitches--in 2006 Election
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