In which year did Somoza end his first term as president?
1970
1972
1974
1968
Answer
In 1972, Anastasio Somoza Debayle concluded his first term as President of Nicaragua, thus ending his first presidential period which lasted from 1967 to 1972. Somoza's presidency was characterized by authoritarian rule, widespread corruption, and suppression of political opposition, which ultimately sparked significant political unrest and contributed to the Sandinista Revolution that overthrew his rule in 1979.
The Rise and Fall of Anastasio Somoza Debayle: A Quiz on Nicaragua's Infamous President
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