The Somoza family was an influential political dynasty who ruled Nicaragua as a family dictatorship from 1936 to 1979.

General Somoza whose family ruled Nicaragua since 1933, finally surrendered 20 June to the Sandinista rebels.

The Somoza dictatorship ruled Nicaragua before being overthrown by the Sandinistas in 1979.

From 1910 to 1926, the conservative party ruled Nicaragua.

Just as important, the Somoza family, which had ruled Nicaragua for years with the backing of the United States, promised political stability.

Initially, as commander of the army, Walker ruled Nicaragua through puppet President Patricio Rivas.

The Somoza family had ruled Nicaragua since the mid-1930's.

He was one of five members of the Junta of National Reconciliation that then ruled Nicaragua until 1985 when he officially became president.

The Sandinistas have ruled Nicaragua in a tight-fisted way, waiting until the last moment to comply with the Central American treaty.

John Lindsley was a classmate and a good friend William Walker who ruled Nicaragua between 1856-1857.