Chapter
The History of Nicaragua's Revolution
01:12 - 05:12 (03:59)
The Sandinistas, a leftist group, overthrew the Somoza dictatorship in Nicaragua after continuous political assassination and corruption. The revolution connected drug-dealing right-wing Nicaraguans to the FDN, the freedom fighters, fighting against the left-wing government of Nicaragua.
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The Somoza family dominated Nicaraguan politics for decades, assassinated political rivals, and monopolized the country's wealth.
01:12 - 04:22 (03:09)
Summary
The Somoza family dominated Nicaraguan politics for decades, assassinated political rivals, and monopolized the country's wealth. Additionally, two right-wing drug-dealing Nicaraguans were connected to the FDN, a group supported by the Reagan administration as freedom fighters.
ChapterThe History of Nicaragua's Revolution
EpisodeCracktoberfest Part Two: How The CIA Became Drug Dealers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this segment, the speaker discusses the political relationship between Nicaragua, Cuba, and the United States, highlighting the leftist regime in Nicaragua, the historical ties between Nicaragua and Cuba, and how the US perceived this relationship.
04:22 - 05:12 (00:49)
Summary
In this segment, the speaker discusses the political relationship between Nicaragua, Cuba, and the United States, highlighting the leftist regime in Nicaragua, the historical ties between Nicaragua and Cuba, and how the US perceived this relationship.