Why did Congress cut off aid to the Nicaraguan Contras in 1982?

A) The new Democratic Congress was soft on communism.
B) The new Democratic Congress wanted to damage Reagan's reputation.
C) Congress learned that the Contras had killed thousands of civilians.
D) Republicans in Congress began getting serious about closing the deficit.

Nicaraguan Contras

A group of rebel fighters in Nicaragua that were active during the 1980s, opposed to the Sandinista government, and supported by the United States.

Congressional Aid

Congressional aid refers to assistance or funding approved by the United States Congress, directed towards domestic or international programs, entities, or efforts.

Civilians Killed

This term generally refers to non-combatant individuals who have died as a result of warfare, political violence, terrorism, or other conflicts, underscoring the tragic impact of violence on those not actively engaged in conflict.