RR8001 NICARAGUA: AFTER THE REVOLUTION

(4 Jan 1980) ROVING REPORT 8001: NICARAGUA: AFTER THE REVOLUTION Background to Story: Nicaragua has had a revolutionary government since July 1979, when the Sandinista guerrillas forced the military-backed Somoza himself to go into exile. The new government of national reconstruction has promised no severe reprisals against its former enemy, the National Guard. But it faces a big task in getting the country back on its feet. The economy had been left in ruins, with large foreign debts, and with the industrial and agricultural infrastructure severely damaged. This report looks back briefly at the revolutionary struggle and backgrounds the current scene, including the Cuban presence that is worrying some western governments. master file available - https://ap.archive.sourceclips.prod.e... Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...