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The revolt 1978-79 in Nicaragua, led by the
socialist Sandinistas against the
US-supported right-wing dictatorship
established by Anastasio Somoza. His son,
President Anastasio (Debayle) Somoza, was
forced into exile and assassinated in
Paraguay 1980. The Sandinista National
Liberation Front (FSLN) is named after
Augusto Cesar Sandino, a guerrilla leader
killed by the US-trained National Guard 1934.