Nicaraguan Civil War

The Nicaraguan Civil War, occurring from 1981 to 1990, was a conflict between the Sandinista government, formed after a 1979 revolution that overthrew an authoritarian regime, and the Contra rebels, who opposed the Sandinistas' socialist policies. The U.S. funded the Contras, fearing the spread of communism in Central America. The war resulted in widespread violence, human rights abuses, and economic hardship. Peace was ultimately achieved with the signing of the 1990 peace accords, leading to democratic elections, but the conflict left deep political and social scars that shaped Nicaraguan society for years to come.