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Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners
National News

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

  • Michelle D. Paranzino, US Naval War College
  • Updated Jun 11, 2026

The nebulous nature of narco-terrorism has allowed presidents from Reagan to Trump to deploy the term when it serves broader political goals in Latin America.

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95
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Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95

  • AFP AFP
  • Jun 14, 2025

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua after years of war and was the first woman elected president in the Americas, died Saturday a…

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95
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Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95

  • David AKE
  • Updated Aug 6, 2025

Violeta Chamorro (C) ruled Nicaragua from 1990 to 1997

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95
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Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95

  • Yuri CORTEZ
  • Updated Aug 6, 2025

Nicaragua's Violeta Chamorro, seen here in 2007, was known for a soft-spoken conciliatory style as she ruled a country ravaged by war

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95
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Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua, dead at 95

  • AFP AFP
  • Jun 14, 2025

Violeta Chamorro, who brought peace to Nicaragua after decades of war and was the first woman elected president in the Americas, died Saturday…

Nicaraguan 'dictatorship' is doomed, says exiled author
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Nicaraguan 'dictatorship' is doomed, says exiled author

  • JOHAN ORDONEZ
  • May 22, 2025

Celebrated Nicaraguan author Sergio Ramirez told AFP he believes his countrymen will eventually rise up against autocratic President Daniel Ortega

Nicaraguan 'dictatorship' is doomed, says exiled author
National News

Nicaraguan 'dictatorship' is doomed, says exiled author

  • Edgar CALDERON AFP
  • May 22, 2025

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's "dictatorship" is doomed, exiled novelist Sergio Ramirez has told AFP, predicting the population will eve…

Nicaragua legislature cements 'absolute power' of president, wife
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Nicaragua legislature cements 'absolute power' of president, wife

  • Maynor Valenzuela
  • Jan 30, 2025

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has engaged in increasingly authoritarian practices with the aid of his powerful wife Rosario Murillo

Nicaragua legislature cements 'absolute power' of president, wife
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Nicaragua legislature cements 'absolute power' of president, wife

  • AFP
  • Jan 30, 2025

Nicaraguan strongman Daniel Ortega and his wife were granted control of all state powers Thursday under a constitutional amendment ratified by…

'Democracy and freedom': Jimmy Carter's human rights efforts in Latin America
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'Democracy and freedom': Jimmy Carter's human rights efforts in Latin America

  • Adalberto ROQUE, -
  • Dec 29, 2024

Cuban president Fidel Castro (L) calls for time as former US president Jimmy Carter (R) prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in a …

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