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Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/07/07 : CIA-RDP87M00539R000901 190016-2 SECR ET Since the closure of most Nicaraguan Consulates in June, 1983, the NIS appear to be utilizing the Nicaraguan solidarity groups more extensively. The group most frequently used is the National Network in Solidarity with the Nicaraguan people. This group is funded in part by contributions from approximately 60 local groups, churches, and public foundations. They are active on university campuses and are supported by individual contributions and foundation grants. Available information indicates that there may be cooperation between the Cubans and the Nicaraguans concerning the use of the Nicaraguan solidarity groups. It is known, for example, that the Casa de las Americas (CDLA), a social club organized by Cuban exiles and frequented by officials of the GOC assigned to the CMUN, have distributed leaflets advertising a walk against the | United States involvement in El Salvador and Central America. SECR ET - 20 - __..,. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2010/07/07 : CIA-RDP87M00539R000901190016-2