Adolfo Calero

Calero in 1985

Adolfo Calero Portocarrero (December 22, 1931 – June 2, 2012) was a Nicaraguan businessman and the leader of the Nicaraguan Democratic Force, the largest rebel group of the Contras, opposing the Sandinista government.[1][2]

Calero was responsible for managing the bank accounts into which money was deposited and then used to buy supplies and arms for the Contras. He was brought to testify at hearings of the U.S. Congress in May 1987.

  1. ^ Hart Strober, Deborah; Gerald S. (2003). The Reagan Presidency: An Oral History of the Era. Brassey's. ISBN 1-57488-583-9.
  2. ^ "Northern Front Contras: The Contra Story — Central Intelligence Agency". Archived from the original on 26 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-03.

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