How long was the Somoza dynasty in power?
50 years
42 years
60 years
52 years
Answer
The Somoza dynasty ruled Nicaragua for 42 years, from 1936 to 1979. Anastasio Somoza García, the founder of the dynasty, came to power after the assassination of President Juan Bautista Sacasa and established a dictatorship that was characterized by political repression, corruption, and economic inequality. The Somoza family amassed a significant amount of wealth and controlled key sectors of the Nicaraguan economy.
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