VOICED: Murio sandinista Tomas Borge

Tomás Borges, the last surviving founder of the Sandinista National Liberation Front in Nicaragua, passed away at 81 due to a pulmonary illness. He was a key figure in the Sandinista revolution and served as the Minister of the Interior from 1979 to 1990. Known for his dogmatic and radical views, Borges held various roles, including vice-secretary and ambassador. His death prompted national mourning, with plans for his funeral at the National Palace. Borges' legacy is tied to the Sandinista movement's history and the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship.

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