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Nicaraguan Contra Tour - Coggle Diagram
Nicaraguan Contra Tour
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Causes
rising opposition to the Somoza dictatorship in the 1960s and 1970s,
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Important Dates
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The FSLN (Sandinista Front) overthrowes the Somoza regime, leading to the establishment of a Sandinista government in Nicaragua.
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The United States begins covertly supporting Contra rebels, aiming to overthrow the Sandinista government.
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The Sandinistas, led by Daniel Ortega, win elections, solidifying their rule.
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The Contras, based in Honduras and other countries, engage in guerrilla warfare against the Sandinista government.
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The ICJ rules against the United States, condemning their support for the Contras and their mining of Nicaraguan harbors.
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The Iran-Contra scandal erupts, exposing the US government's clandestine activities and the sale of arms to Iran in exchange for the release of US hostages.
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The Contras and the Sandinistas sign a peace agreement, marking the end of the active phase of the conflict.
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The Contras are defeated in the elections, ending the FSLN's rule.
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