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. Although votes in Nicaragua's presidential election are still being counted, Ortega is claiming victory, as his closest rival claims there were voting irregularities.
Daniel Ortega Likely to Return to Power in Nicaragua
Credits
Guest:
- Joe Contreras - Latin American Regional Editor for Newsweek magazine