After a long popular struggle, Somoza flees the country on July 19
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Somoza flees
1979
After a long popular struggle, Somoza flees the country on July 19 |
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Carlos Fonseca Amador dies
1976
Carlos Fonseca Amador, founder of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, dies in action |
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Anastasio Somoza Debayle takes over the presidency
1974
Anastasio Somoza Debayle takes up the presidency through a new electoral scam |
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Pedrarias Davila’s grave is unearthed
1968
The grave of Pedrarias Davila, former governor during the Spanish colonial rule is found |
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Closing of the first Meeting of Central American Foreign Ministers
1965
The first Extraordinary Conference of Central American Foreign Ministers comes to an end |
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The Sandinista National Liberation Front is created
1961
The Sandinista National Liberation Front is founded |
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A Central American Common Market is established
1958
The Central American Development and Economic Organization is founded with a view to ease trade and economic integration for the region. |
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Luis Somoza Debayle’s presidential term
1956
Luis Somoza Debayle opens a presidential term after his father Anastasio Somoza is executed. |
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An invasion is brewed from Nicaragua
1955
Former President Calderon Guardia prepares an invasion from Nicaragua. The OAE meddles to do away with the conflict |
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The Organization of Central American States is set up.
1951
The Organization of Central American States is founded in San Salvador |
