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Nicaragua and other Central American colonies gain their independence from the Spanish Crown.
Nicaragua and other Central American colonies gain their independence from the Spanish Crown. -
Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
The United States and Great Britain sign the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty without Nicaraguan consent. They are granted access to an inter-oceanic trade route through Nicaraguan territory. -
U.S. forces withdraw from Nicaragua
When U.S. forces withdraw from Nicaragua, rebellions ensue; and the marines return to quell the disturbances. -
Anastasio Somoza as Commander of the National Guard
The U.S. withdraws again, leaving Nicaraguan military officer, Anastasio Somoza as Commander of the National Guard -
Somoza sends mercenary forces to Guatemala to help U.S. forces oust socialist president, Jacobo Arbenz.
Somoza sends mercenary forces to Guatemala to help U.S. forces oust socialist president, Jacobo Arbenz. -
President Ortega agrees to the first round of peace talks with Contra leaders. A temporary truce is reached in March.
Nicaragua is a disaster zone, ravaged by civil war and the onslaught of Hurricane Hugo. President Ortega agrees to the first round of peace talks with Contra leaders. A temporary truce is reached in March. -
Somoza is decreed president of Nicaragua.
Somoza is decreed president of Nicaragua.