1979 Sandinista Revolution victory
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Also referred to as: victory of its Sandinista revolution in 1979 · Sandinista revolution’s triumph in 1979
Claims about it
- July 19 marks the anniversary of the 1979 Sandinista Revolution victory and the overthrow of the US‑backed Somoza dictatorship.
- Ortega has used the July 19 moment in recent years to discuss the country’s prior successes, lay out the agenda for the following year, praise the 1979 Sandinista triumph, and condemn the 2018 coup attempt.
Origin: first recognised while reading Nicaragua banned US-sponsored coup leaders from elections, sparking corporate media meltdown - The Grayzone · 2026-09-12 08:11