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Tony Avirgan
Journalist who covered the Contra war in Central America. He was seriously injured in the bombing at Eden Pastora's press conference.
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Apr 28, 2025
• 34min
Iran Contra: Bonus - Bombs, Drugs, and the Contra War
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Martha Honey and Tony Avirgan, seasoned journalists who reported on the Contra war, share gripping firsthand accounts from Costa Rica. They discuss the challenges of uncovering U.S. covert operations amid editorial pushback. The chaos of a bombing at a press conference highlights the dangers they faced. The duo reveals disturbing links between the Iran-Contra affair and drug trafficking, shedding light on the shadows of political intrigue that define this tumultuous period in American history.
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