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The author of Divorcing the Dictator: America’s Bungled Affair with Noriega discussed the book. Kempe’s theme is that the U.S. started the relationship in 1960 without thinking of the consequences. “The…

Daniel Ortega spoke at his inauguration as president of Nicaragua.

Otto Reich talked about the re-election of Daniel Ortega as Nicaragua’s president after twenty years. He considered the meaning of the election results for Nicaragua, Latin America as a…

Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz talked about her book Blood on the Border: A Memoir of the Contra War, published by South End Press. In this, the third volume of her memoirs, the author recounts the Contra War in…

Senator Coleman, chairman of the Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Narcotics Affairs Subcommittee, held a confirmation hearing for David H. Wilkins to be the ambassador to Canada.…

Nicaraguan President Chamorro spoke before a joint session of Congress on her country’s new democracy. President Chamorro was elected to the Nicaraguan presidency in February 1990 over President Ortega, and is on a…

President George Bush and Nicaraguan President Chamorro spoke on democracy in Nicaragua in a formal arrival ceremony for the foreign leader on the South Lawn of the White House. President…

President Bush and President Chamorro exchanged toasts in honor of the good relations between the United States and Nicaragua. They did not answer questions from reporters.

The first visit of Nicaraguan President Violeta Chamorro is the topic of discussion, as well as the future of Nicaragua.

The Speaker read a letter from the Speaker wherein he designated Representative Kildee to act as Speaker pro tempore for the day. 63 public bills, three private bills, and ten resolutions…

Mr. Lacayo, Minister of the Presidency in Nicaragua, discussed the economic outlook, military forces, and other aspects of Nicaragua’s political situation and the development of democracy…

Mr. Lacayo discussed governmental policy changes in Nicaragua, including distribution of land to the 20,000 contra rebels; a reduction in the size of the army and a reorientation of the politics of the…

Mr. Leal discussed current events in Nicaragua and the results of the meeting of the Partnership for Democracy in the Development of Central America.

Congressman Edwards discusses the supplemental appropriations bill pending in Congress. He is the ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations.

The president met with reporters to urge Congress to pass his emergency foreign aid request for Nicaragua and Panama. He also answered questions on the upcoming U.S.-Soviet summit and on…

The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 310, setting forth the congressional budget for 1991-95. Presidential messages were read concerning developments in Panama and the national emergency in…

Senator Durenberger was a member of the delegation to Managua for the inauguration of Violetta Chamorro on April 25. He discusses the future of relations with Nicaragua and with the rest of…

After congressional leaders receive a briefing from President Bush, they discuss Soviet actions in Lithuania, aid to Nicaragua and Panama, and the hostages in the Middle East.

Mr. Leahy discussed the cease-fire announced earlier that day between the Contras and the Sandinistas. He discussed U.S. policy towards Nicaragua and its obligations to the Contra forces.