Which institution referred to Sandino as a "bandit"?
United States Government
Nicaragua Government
Spanish Government
French Government
Answer
The United States government labeled Sandino a "bandit" to delegitimize his resistance movement and justify military intervention in Nicaragua. They sought to portray him as a criminal rather than a legitimate political or military leader in order to downplay the significance of his cause and garner international support for their actions.
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