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Ortega's Encore.

Authors :
Padgett, Tim
Rogers, Tim
Shannon, Elaine
Source :
TIME Magazine; 11/20/2006, Vol. 168 Issue 21, p50-51, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article discusses how ex-President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega made his way back to power. Ortega and his Sandinista Front were ousted from power after a civil war with the U.S.-backed Contra army. Ortega recaptured the presidency after beating out candidate Jaime Morales, a Contra leader. The United States' interest in Nicaragua and concern about Ortega's return to power is mentioned. Details of and opinions about his political history are included.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
168
Issue :
21
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
23080629