Having done a small bit of research I have found claims and counterclaims all over the place. I think the politics of it tends to muddy the issue somewhat, Call me cynical but I find it hard to believe that there were not major atrocities carried out on BOTH sides.

Please don't think I was in anyway being racist or condesending towards Latino's, I merely used the name "Juan" much in the same way "Joe Bloggs" would be used, no offence was meant.

Please put up any links you have or give us a few names of academics who have now changed their position on the Contras.