Anastasio Somoza García
Anastasio Somoza García was a Nicaraguan military leader and politician who served as president from 1937 until his assassination in 1956. He is often remembered for his authoritarian rule and the establishment of a dynastic regime that was characterized by corruption and repression. Somoza's legacy is marred by his brutal tactics against political opposition, including the assassination of Augusto C. Sandino.
Born on Dec 01, 1896 (128 years old)
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El Salvador:
Anastasio Somoza García was described by Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a problematic but useful dictator.
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Nicaragua:
He was a general who ordered the closure of LA PRENSA and later became a dictator.
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Nicaragua:
Anastasio Somoza García ordered the assassination of Augusto C. Sandino.
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Nicaragua:
Anastasio Somoza García ordered the assassination of Augusto C. Sandino.
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