Miscellaneous

The Freedom Fighter’s Manual – Battling Communist Rule

The United States of America started to view Nicaragua as a serious threat when, on 19 July 1979, the Nicaraguan dictator, Anastasio Somoza, was overthrown by the Sandinista National Liberation Front. To ensure that Nicaragua would not become a communist government, America began to support the Contras groups and decided to take up the responsibility of assisting the local communities to fight against the government, but without encouraging a revolt. It was with this in mind, that the C.I.A. began to compile the Freedom Fighter’s Manual.

The Theatrical Masterpiece of El Güegüense

If you enjoy the theatre, then you simply must try to see El Güegüense the next time you visit Nicaragua. This theatrical play is often regarded as being Nicaragua’s signature theatrical masterpiece which combines music, dance, theatre and folklore into one beautiful, colorful drama.

Nicaragua - Origins and Effects of the Contra War

The Contra War took place in the Central American nation of Nicaragua and lasted approximately from 1981 to 1988. The war began as a series of rebellions against the Sandinista government of Nicaragua that that overthrown the Somoza dictatorship in 1979. The various factions and armies involved in the Contra War against the Sandinistas cooperated very loosely and in general had their own agendas, which greatly hindered their common goal of removing the Sandinistas from power.