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The history of ambassadorial vetoes and expulsions between Washington and Managua since 1979
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · South America
Relations between the US and Sandinismo have been marked by diplomatic vetoes and expulsions since 1979, reflecting ideological tensions. Nicaragua's recent refusal to accept US ambassadors underscores persistent friction, exacerbated by the current sociopolitical crisis.
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