Sandinista Revolution

The Sandinista Revolution occurred in Nicaragua during the late 1970s, leading to the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship, which had ruled for over four decades. The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), a leftist group, mobilized popular support to challenge the regime, resulting in a civil war. In 1979, they successfully seized power, promising social reforms and improvements in education and health. However, their government faced opposition from the U.S.-backed Contra rebels, leading to ongoing conflict throughout the 1980s. The revolution significantly influenced Nicaraguan politics and Latin American leftist movements.