FSLN

The FSLN, or Sandinista National Liberation Front, is a political organization in Nicaragua founded in 1961. It emerged as a revolutionary movement aiming to overthrow the dictatorial government of the Somoza family. After successful revolution in 1979, it established a socialist government focused on social reforms, education, and healthcare. The FSLN played a major role in Nicaragua's political history, alternating between governance and opposition over the years. Its ideology blends socialist principles with Nicaraguan nationalism, and it remains a significant force in the country's politics today.