Anastasio Somoza García

Anastasio Somoza García was a Nicaraguan politician and military leader who served as the country's dictator from 1937 until his assassination in 1956. He centralized power through a personality cult, controlled key institutions, and maintained order with military force. His rule was marked by corruption, political repression, and the accumulation of wealth within his family. The Somoza dynasty he established continued to dominate Nicaragua’s politics for decades, shaping the nation's history with both stability and controversy.