Word: nicaragua
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...Contra scandal, Brinkley has a sound understanding of the motives that drive politicians to involve themselves and their nation in Nicaraguan politics. With this kind of background, it is no wonder that the strongest part of Brinkley's novel which details the events leading to an American invasion of Nicaragua--is the psychological characterizations of his players...
Allowing the Contras to exist until the election would improve the chances of success for the democratic reforms in Nicaragua. But, if the Contras are dismantled ahead of time, there is no way for observers to guarantee that reforms will occur. Under the accords, the plan would be implemented by a group made up of representatives from the United Nations and the Organization of American States...
EXPERTS say the accords, signed in Tela, Honduras, by the leaders of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Guatemala, signal the end of the Contras. Most assuredly, the United States will not be able to wield as much influence in the region when the threat of the Contras no longer exists...
...with its influence over the Contras, the Bush Administration could force Nicaragua to keep its promise of democratic reforms--starting with the February 25 elections...
More time is needed to work out the proposal's logistics and determine further whether Nicaragua's promises of democratic reform are legitimate. It will certainly take more than four months to be successful...