“In 1983, most Nicaraguans had still not fallen to the depths of deprivation and despair which they would reach in later years, but many were already unhappy and restive.”

American journalist and author of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Kinzer is best known for his in-depth reporting on U.S. foreign policy and its global consequences. His work often examines the human cost of geopolitical decisions, blending investigative rigor with accessible storytelling.