In this issue
No. 156 February 1986

LettersUpdate

A journey through the new Nicaragua
Nicaraguans invite anyone curious about the Sandinista revolution to come and see for themselves. Peter Stalker took up that invitation for the New Internationalist. In this issue he gives his report.

Interview - the local lender

Nicaragua at work - the facts

The writing on the wall
As power has shifter towards the poor, the middle classes are put under pressure. Many have decided to leave.

Interview - the conservative

Living with dissent
The Church in Nicaragua is divided - the hierarchy opposing the revolution and the 'popular Church' supporting it.

Interview - the campesino

Frontier spirit
Those in the remoter parts areas bear the brunt of the contra attacks - while the children wait for an education.

Interview - the school teacher

Sandino sunrise
The successes of an idiosyncratic revolution

Tour of duty
Nicaragua has attracted visitors from all over the world - including US tourists prepared to give their blood for the revolution

Interview - the health worker

Emergency exit
Reaching conclusions - with the help of liberation theology and a parade of transvestites

Interview - the journalist

Tools for peace
Ideas for action on Nicaragua

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