Nicaraguan Contra rebels

The Nicaraguan Contra rebels were groups opposing the Sandinista government in Nicaragua during the 1980s. They received support from the U.S. government, which aimed to weaken the Sandinistas, who had come to power after the Nicaraguan Revolution. The Contras conducted guerrilla warfare, attacking government forces and infrastructure. The conflict was part of the Cold War context, with the U.S. fearing a leftist regime in Central America. The struggle led to widespread violence and controversy, including debates over U.S. involvement and human rights. The conflict ended in the early 1990s with political reforms and peace agreements.