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Word: juigalpa (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1984-1984
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...Daniel Ortega Saavedra, the day began with a two-hour drive from Managua, the capital, to the ranching town of Juigalpa. As the coordinator of Nicaragua's ruling junta, Ortega presided over a town meeting in the local movie theater. Then, as the Sandinista party candidate for President in the Nov. 4 elections, he led a parade of jubilant supporters through the town's narrow streets. Dressed in his customary army fatigues, Ortega acted like the seasoned politico, waving to onlookers, kissing babies and savoring the cheers of "De Frente! De Frente! Daniel por Presidente!" (Forward! Forward! Daniel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nicaragua: The Tin Kazoo | 10/29/1984 | See Source »

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