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Nicaragua (Modern World Nations)

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Though Nicaragua is lately considered a developing, war-torn country rife with scandal, the country enjoys a long, wealthy history. In 1502, Christopher Columbus used to be the first European to succeed in present-day Nicaragua as he sailed along the coast of Central The usa. Later conquered by the Spanish, the local Indian civilizations suffered from diseases brought over by the conquistadores and were enslaved to work in valuable mines. Nicaragua gained its independence in 1838, however the region incessantly became embroiled in civil wars. Violent opposition to the government and corruption spread to all classes by 1978, and in 1979, the Marxist Sandinistas gained power. Free elections saw the Sandinistas defeated, and the first female president within the Americas used to be democratically elected in 1990. Violeta Barrios de Chamorro provided stability that the country had lacked for more than 10 years. Unfortunately, since she failed to dismantle the Sandinista Popular Army, Nicaragua is now again within the hands of Daniel Ortega and the Sandinista-led government. The gains won by democratic institutions face new challenges under the Ortega administration. In Nicaragua, learn concerning the vibrant culture, geography, history, and current state of this Central American country.


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