Anastasio Somoza Debayle
Nicaraguan politician and President
Born
December 5th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
September 17th, 1980
45 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Nicaragua
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Served as the 73rd President of Nicaragua from 1967 to 1972 and again from 1974 to 1979. Assumed power in a context marked by political upheaval and economic challenges. Oversaw a government that faced opposition from both leftist guerrillas and political dissidents. His administration was characterized by authoritarian rule and the use of state violence against opponents. Exiled after the Sandinista Revolution, he lived in Argentina until his assassination in 1980.
Served as 73rd President of Nicaragua
Led Nicaraguan government during civil unrest
Facilitated the rise of the National Guard
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