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Nicaragua
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Charter of the U.N.
Nicaragua becomes a member of the United Nations. This shows they are finally ready to be involved in foriegn affairs -
Treaty with Costa Rica
Nicaragua and Costa Rica signed a friendship treaty. Therefore ending hostilities over their borders. -
FSLN Founded
Sandinista national liberation front founded. The FSLN is a revolutionary front devoted to freedom of the citizens -
Managua Earthquake
An earthquake devestates Managua. It killed between 5,000 and 10,000 citizens. -
Somoza Assassinated
President Somoza Debayle is assassintated.The Sandinista party take over the country. -
Ortega elected
Daniel Ortega, of the FSLN elected; U.S. mines Nicaraguan harbours and is condemned by the world court for doing so.
