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Nicaraguan rebel leader and activist
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Died
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Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Nicaragua
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A Nicaraguan rebel leader opposed U.S. military intervention in Nicaragua during the 1920s and 1930s. Founded the Sandinista National Liberation Front, which became a key political force in Nicaragua. Sandino's guerrilla warfare strategies inspired many leftist movements across Latin America. He emphasized national sovereignty and social justice. Assassinated in 1934, his legacy continued to influence Nicaraguan politics and revolutionary movements.
Led resistance against U.S. Marines in Nicaragua
Founded the Sandinista National Liberation Front
Advocated for national sovereignty and social justice
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