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Synopsis: The Sandinistas dubbed the 1984 elections in Nicaragua as democratic, but censorship, pressure tactics, and absence from the race of any significant opposition called the process into question. Remarks of President Daniel Ortega are the basis for opposition to comment. Images of Managua Archbishop Obando Y Bravo, human rights activist Patricia, Baltodana, rebel leader Alfonso Robelo, opposition leader Arturo Cruz, and Pedro J. Chamorro, the exiled editor of La Prensa. Shows scenes of the election and inauguration process, the intimidation and mob tactics used by the FSLN against the opposition and censorship of La Presensa. |
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Information: 1984 COL 28:30 min |
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