Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional

The Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN) is a leftist political party in Nicaragua, founded in the 1960s. It emerged to oppose the dictatorship of Anastasio Somoza, leading to the Sandinista Revolution in 1979, which overthrew Somoza's regime. The FSLN aimed to implement socialist reforms, focusing on education, health, and land redistribution. However, it faced internal conflicts and external pressures, including the U.S.-backed Contra insurgency in the 1980s. Over the years, the party has shifted in its policies and leadership, with current leader Daniel Ortega serving as President since 2007, often criticized for authoritarian practices.