Historical Events tagged with "anastasio somoza debayle"

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Politics & Government

Bill Stewart Shot by Nicaraguan Soldier

June 20th, 1979 45 years ago

Bill Stewart, an ABC News correspondent, was shot dead by a soldier of the Nicaraguan National Guard while covering the Nicaraguan Revolution. The incident was filmed, capturing the moment that sparked significant international attention and condemnation of the Somoza regime in Nicaragua. Stewart was in Nicaragua reporting on the violent conflict between the Sandinista rebels and the government forces loyal to Anastasio Somoza Debayle, a dictator facing growing opposition.

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