Events tagged with "anastasio somoza"

Historical Events tagged with "anastasio somoza"

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Politics & Government

FSLN Takes Congress, Takes Hostages in Nicaragua

August 22nd, 1978 46 years ago

The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) seized control of the National Congress of Nicaragua, detaining over a thousand hostages. This bold action highlighted the growing power of the FSLN, reflecting widespread discontent against the Somoza regime. The takeover was a significant indication of the escalating revolutionary fervor that characterized Nicaragua during the late 1970s.