In which country did the contras receive support from the United States?

The contras were a rebel group in Nicaragua that received significant support from the United States during the 1980s. This support was part of the broader context of the Cold War, during which the U.S. aimed to counter the Sandinista government that was established after the Nicaraguan Revolution in 1979. The Sandinista government had close ties with the Soviet Union and was viewed by the U.S. as a socialist threat in Central America.

The Reagan administration saw funding and support for the contras as a means to undermine the Sandinistas and promote a more pro-American government in Nicaragua. This included financial aid, military training, and logistics, all aimed at fostering opposition to the Sandinista regime.

In contrast, while countries like Honduras and El Salvador were also part of U.S. foreign policy discussions in Central America, the direct and extensive support to the contras specifically targeted Nicaragua. Cuba, on the other hand, was an adversary of the U.S. during this period due to its communist government and was not a recipient of support for the contras. Thus, the focus on Nicaragua as the country where the contras received U.S. backing is essential in understanding the historical context of U.S. involvement