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About How The Cold War Tore Central America Apart | Secret Wars Uncovered

From the Sandinista Revolution to the Iran-Contra scandal, this documentary explores how the Cold War turned Nicaragua and El Salvador into battlegrounds. Discover how the United States, the Soviet Union and Cuba fought a covert war through proxy armies, secret operations and political intrigue—leaving a legacy of violence that still shapes Central America today.

How The Cold War Tore Central America Apart | Secret Wars Uncovered is presented by The War Room. Its listed runtime is 43 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
How The Cold War Tore Central America Apart | Secret Wars Uncovered
Runtime
43 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
The War Room

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