In February 1990, Castro's allies in Nicaragua, President Daniel Ortega and the Sandinistas, were defeated by the U.S.-funded National Opposition Union in an election.
Pada Februari 1990, sekutu Castro di Nikaragua, yaitu Presiden Daniel Ortega dan kelompok Sandinista, kalah dalam pemilu melawan Persatuan Oposisi Nasional yang didanai AS.