Word: nicaragua
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Obviously, if the government of Nicaragua were to misbehave in extreme ways, to renege outright on its commitments or to invade its neighbors, that would radically change the situation," he admitted. But he hastily added, "We don't anticipate that...
...decision by the House of Representatives Wednesday to cut off all U.S. military aid to the the contras further indicates the perilous, perhaps insurmountable, road to peace and democracy in Nicaragua...
...bulk of the aid package was intended to buy"non-lethal" supplies to keep the rebels alive asa military force inside Nicaragua. That includedfood and uniforms as well as communications gearand leased aircraft to deliver the material...
...letter detailing the compromise offer inhis Tuesday night speech, the president pledged hewould not release the lethal aid if both the Houseand Senate adopted, within a 10-day period afterhe signaled his intention to release the aid, aresolution stating that Nicaragua complied withthe peace process...
That would have given Nicaragua two months tolive up to the broad promises of ceasefire,amnesty and democratization made in a January 16agreement among the five Central Americanpresidents