Witness History: Archive 2011 - Nicaraguan elections

When democratic elections were held in Nicaragua in 1990, many observers expected the Sandinistas to win easily.

But they were defeated by a right-wing coalition led by Violeta Chamorro.

Her son talks to Witness about the difficulties her candidacy presented to the family.

Published on Friday, 25th February 2011.

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