George Bush lifts Nicaraguan trade sanctions and pledges aid

Title

George Bush lifts Nicaraguan trade sanctions and pledges aid

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

13 Mar 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:54

Description

Report on US President George H W Bush lifting sanctions against Nicaragua and proposing an assistance package of 800 million dollars to help develop Nicaragua and Panama. Contra rebels still refuse to disband until President Daniel Ortega steps down to allow incumbent Patricio Rivas to assume power. Part of the Bush package is 30 million dollars for the Contras to make it easier for the guerrilla fighters to disband and return to their land. Ortega had lunch with US Vice-President Dan Quayle after the inauguration of Chilean President, Patricio Aylwin, and gave assurances democracy will be brought to Nicaragua. Speaking are: Bush and Quayle. Nick Peters reports from Washington.

Contributors

Nick Peters; Dan Quayle; George H. W. Bush

Keywords

USA; Elections; Nicaragua; International relations; Political systems; Economic sanctions; Foreign aid; Guerilla activities; Democracy; Political leaders; Panama; Dan Quayle; Daniel Ortega; George H. W. Bush; Patricio Aylwin

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