Historical Events tagged with "politicaltension"
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Military & Warfare
U.S. Warships Ordered to Nicaragua After Executions
November 18th, 1909 115 years ago
Following the execution of 500 revolutionaries by José Santos Zelaya, the United States dispatched two warships to Nicaragua. This move came in response to the anti-U.S. sentiment and instability in the region, particularly because among the executed were two Americans. This incident marked a significant moment in the U.S.'s interventionist policies in Central America, illustrating the tensions surrounding U.S. interests and local governance strategies.
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