Voice of Nicaragua: Tomás Borge was man of contradictions

Thursday, May 3

Tomás Borge was man of contradictions

Sydney Morning Herald- Borge was left with the consolation prize of the interior ministry, which he occupied for a decade and turned into a personal power base. As interior minister he controlled the police and state security, the latter created with advice from the Cubans and East Germans. He also organised the so-called turbas divinas or "divine mobs" that harassed the regime's political opponents. Read More

Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities both economically and politically. It is situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. It was founded by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba on December 8, 1524. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and layout. Granada is commonly nicknamed the Gran Sultana del Gran Lago (Great Sultan of the Great Lake).

Granada has long been a center of commerce, including timber, gold and silver. Granada's economy continues to grow as it is becoming the national tourism hub. Though Granada remains Nicaragua's fourth largest city, it is widely known for preserving some the finest colonial-era architecture in the country.

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Thursday, May 3

Tomás Borge was man of contradictions

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