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Few celebrate Nicaragua’s revolution on its 42nd anniversary

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Sunday, July 18, did not see the festive atmosphere of past years in Nicaragua, nor were there caravans all across the country heading to Managua to emulate the celebration of July 19, 1979.

Contrary to other years, the red and black flags of the ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) and the "revolutionary" songs did not fill the streets of Nicaragua, except in some cities like Boaco, Granada or Jinotega, where a group of Sandinista militants toured the city.

The empty streets of the Nicaraguan capital contrasted with scenes of past years, in which thousands of . . .

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