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1522
Spanish Conquest of Nicaragua
Nicaragua was named by Gil González Dávila. The name was based on Nicarao, a native chieftain. Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
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Partial Independence
Nicaragua gains some independence but is under the Mexican Empire for several years. Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
Pic: https://www.enriquebolanos.org/articulo/La_Independencia_de_Nicaragua -
Full Independence
Nicaragua became a completely independent nation. Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
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Beginning of Somoza Dictatorship
When General Somoza was elected president, a 44 yearlong family dictatorship began. Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
Pic: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31154766/anastasio-somoza_garc_a -
Earthquake 1
300,000 people were left homeless, almost 20,000 injured, and between 4,000 and 11,000 killed. The earthquake's magnitude was 6.3 and the epicenter was about seventeen miles from Mangua, the capital. Info: http://drgeorgepc.com/Tsunami1992Nicaragua.html
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Assassination Ends Family Dictatorship
In Paraguay, Somoza was assassinated and the family dictatorship was over. Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
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Hurricane 1
After Hurricane Gilbert, 180,000 people were left homeless Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
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Earthquake 2
An tsunami earthquake left 16,000 homeless with 116 fatal casualties. After several aftershocks, the estimated total cost of damages was $20-$30 million USD. Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
http://drgeorgepc.com/Tsunami1992Nicaragua.html
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Hurricane 2
Hurricane Mitch was at its peak a Category 5 storm, causing mudslides in Nicaragua and Honduras and destroying tens of thousands of buildings. Info: http://www.hurricanescience.org/history/storms/1990s/mitch/
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World Bank Debts
The World Bank, to which Nicaragua owed a lot of money, forgave 80% of their debt. Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
Pic: http://eng.ombudsmanrf.org/events/news/world_news/view/un_agriculture_agency_and_world_bank_reinforce_partnership_to_end_hunger_and_poverty -
Protesting
Street protests go on for several weeks after fuel prices were raised and the cost of living increased. Info: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19909695
Pic: https://www.solarsurge.in/featured/importance-of-fossil-fuels-for-our-future/
