Funding the Contras: Secrets and Scandals

This chapter explores the intricate funding mechanisms behind the Contras during the Iran-Contra Affair, focusing on a nonprofit that funneled donations for covert operations against the Sandinista government. It also highlights the ethical dilemmas posed by mismanagement of funds and the paradox of having ample foreign donations while lacking necessary arms. Additionally, the narrative reveals the involvement of CIA operatives and military personnel in illegal arms trades, illustrating the blurred lines of legality and morality in this covert conflict.