Tag #Violeta Chamorro

What was the immediate impact of Violeta Chamorro's election as president of Nicaragua in 1990?

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, Nicaragua's first democratically elected president, passed away at 95. Her presidency (1990-1997) brought peace after a devastating civil war that claimed over 50,000 lives, ending the Sandinista rule and ushering in a period of reconciliation. Her legacy is marked by a commitment to democracy and peaceful resolution.