1979 ⟶ Sandinistas Overthrow Somoza in Nicaragua

Marxist-led Sandinista revolutionaries overthrow the U.S.-ba...
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🇨🇺 Cuban Revolution Begins

the Cuban Revolution begins as the 26th of July Movement led by Fidel Castro attempts to overthrow the government of Fulgencio Batista.⟶
Cuban Revolution Begins (1953)
CubaRevolutionFidel Castro26th of July MovementFulgencio BatistaCold WarLatin AmericaPolitics

🚩 Nicaraguan Revolution Begins

The Nicaraguan Revolution begins.⟶
Nicaraguan Revolution Begins (1961)
Cold WarNicaraguarevolutionCentral AmericaUS influenceLatin Americapolitical unrest

🇳🇮 Sandinistas Overthrow Somoza in Nicaragua

Marxist-led Sandinista revolutionaries overthrow the U.S.-backed Somoza dictatorship in Nicaragua. The Contra insurgency begins shortly thereafter.⟶
Sandinistas Overthrow Somoza in Nicaragua (1979)
NicaraguaSandinistasSomozarevolutionCold WarUSLatin AmericaContra

💥 Civil War Erupts in El Salvador

Civil war breaks out in El Salvador between Marxist-led insurgents and the U.S.-backed government.⟶
Civil War Erupts in El Salvador (1979)
civil warEl SalvadorCold WarUSMarxismLatin Americainsurgency

💸 US Suspends Economic Aid to Nicaragua

The United States suspends economic aid to Nicaragua.⟶
NicaraguaUS Foreign PolicyEconomic SanctionsCentral AmericaCold WarContraAid

🛡️ CIA Begins Support for Nicaraguan Contras

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) begins to support anti-Sandinista Contras.⟶
CIA Begins Support for Nicaraguan Contras (1981)
CIAContraNicaraguaUS Foreign PolicyCold WarCentral AmericaInterventionCovert Operations