The World - News from March 10, 1986
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Nicaragua announced price increases for essential goods and services. The biggest increase came in the price of beans, a staple for Nicaraguans, which rose by about 300%. Prices for foods such as rice, sugar and milk went up nearly 100%. All salaries were also raised by 50%, a presidential decree said. The moves were linked to the military effort to defeat the U.S.-supported contra rebels.
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