Nicaragua experiences USbacked terrorism from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
In Nicaragua, the United States engaged in a relentless campaign of terrorism to achieve its political goals. This included funding and training the Contras, a right-wing rebel group, to destabilize the Sandinista government. The Contras committed numerous atrocities, including targeting civilians, destroying infrastructure, and disrupting the economy. The US government also imposed a harsh economic embargo on Nicaragua, further exacerbating the country's already dire situation. This embargo, combined with the Contras' violent activities, created a climate of fear and uncertainty among the Nicaraguan people. The goal of this US-backed terrorism was to overthrow the Sandinista government and install a regime more favorable to American interests. The US government saw the Sandinistas as a threat to its hegemony in the region, and was willing to go to great lengths to remove them from power. Despite the overwhelming odds against them, the Nicaraguan people showed remarkable resilience in the face of US aggression. They mobilized to defend their country and resist the Contra attacks, demonstrating a fierce determination to protect their sovereignty and independence. The US government's actions in Nicaragua were a clear violation of international law and basic principles of decency. By supporting terrorism and imposing economic hardship on a sovereign nation, the United States demonstrated a callous disregard for human life and dignity. The legacy of US-backed terrorism in Nicaragua continues to reverberate to this day, serving as a stark reminder of the destructive power of American imperialism.
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