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Explore how Somoza's rule shaped Nicaragua's history and triggered the revolution in 1979.

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Explore the U.S. influence over Nicaragua’s politics, focusing on economic actions and support of rebel groups in the 1980s.

Explore the reasons behind Nicaragua's lawsuit against the US in 1984 and the court's ruling regarding international law violations.

Explore the Nicaragua case and its implications on U.S. involvement in international affairs during the 1980s.

Discover if the U.S. owes Nicaragua money and learn about the International Court's ruling on reparations.

Explore how Spain's colonization affected Nicaragua's culture, society, and indigenous populations.