November 1980: First attacks by anti-Sandinista rebels, who become known as the contras.

He also opposed aid to the anti-Sandinista rebels in Nicaragua in 1986, opposed limits on abortion and voted to override a number of Presidential vetoes.

President Reagan told anti-Sandinista rebels tonight that the United States would continue to support them "until the people of Nicaragua are guaranteed basic liberties."

He has also worked for environmental health measures and opposed United States aid for the anti-Sandinista rebels in Nicaragua.

The agreement also calls for an end to aid for insurgent groups in the region, including the anti-Sandinista rebels, known as contras.

In his first months, President Reagan approved the covert training of anti-Sandinista rebels.

After dramatically ending his campaign and leaving Nicaragua, Mr. Cruz agreed to join the leadership of the anti-Sandinista rebels, known as contras.

Politicians detained over the weekend said after their release that they had been interrogated about a meeting they held in Guatemala with leaders of the anti-Sandinista rebels.

He tried to generate public support in the United States for anti-Sandinista rebels, known as contras, after Congress cut off funds to them in 1984.

President Garcia strongly criticized the United States for supporting anti-Sandinista rebels, whom he described as "a mercenary army."