He supported a 1909 revolt against José Santos Zelaya. In 1921, his uncle became President; after he seized power in a coup, he fled when the US sent troops to remove him from power.
He supported a 1909 revolt against José Santos Zelaya. In 1921, his uncle became President; after he seized power in a coup, he fled when the US sent troops to remove him from power. With Bryan, his name is attached to a treaty granting the US the option of a canal in [*] Nicaragua. For 10 points—name this leader who shares his last name with the winner of Nicaragua's 1990 election, a widow whose husband was murdered.
He supported a 1909 revolt against José Santos Zelaya. In 1921, his uncle became President; after he seized power in a coup, he fled when the US sent troops to remove him from power.
Emiliano Chamorro