Contras

Also known as: counter-revolutionaries, FDN, Nicaraguan Democratic Force, Nicaraguan Resistance
Based in NicaraguaDefunct1979-1990SourcesContras

The Contras were anti-communist rebel groups that waged a guerrilla war against the Sandinista government in Nicaragua from 1979 to 1990. They were formed by dissidents and former National Guard members, and received military and financial aid from the United States and other countries. The Contras were known for human rights violations and terrorism against civilians. The insurgency ended with a negotiated demobilization in 1990.

CRIMENET has extracted 15 linkages for this organization, including 3 cooperative ties across 3 organizations, 3 conflicts across 1 organization, 9 other connections and footprints in 2 countries.

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The FDN was based in Honduras, under the command of Enrique Bermúdez.
Sources: Contras
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The Contras had a political directorate and exiles based in Miami, and the U.S. provided extensive financing, training, and arms.
Sources: Contras