Right-wing political parties have dominated Nicaraguan politics since independence in 1838.

Nicaraguan politics and a gun-toting ex-nun who touches without feeling?

The political crisis is further fed by an undercurrent of struggles within and between families, which are a staple of Nicaraguan politics.

Coming from any (Continued on Page 62) other politician, the words would amount to little upon the vast polemical battlefield of Nicaraguan politics.

THE basic law of Nicaraguan politics has always been clear: the winner takes all.

The Republican and Democratic parties, for example, should consider helping opposition parties that now have a voice in Nicaraguan politics.

The Bolaños family has usually maintained a hands-off approach to Nicaraguan politics, focusing rather on business endeavors.

Obando was a crucial figure in Nicaraguan politics.

This hope of patronage on both sides reflects a widespread cynicism inspired by the frustrating divisions in Nicaraguan politics.

Either policy assumes some doubtful U.S. right to control Nicaraguan politics; but that's to rake over the past.