The Somoza family was a prominent political dynasty in Nicaragua that ruled the country for several decades during the 20th century. The family's influence began with Anastasio Somoza García, who became the president in 1937 and established a dictatorship that lasted until his assassination in 1956. His sons, Luis Somoza Debayle and Anastasio Somoza Debayle, continued the family's control over Nicaragua, with Anastasio serving as president from 1967 until the Sandinista revolution in 1979. The Somoza regime was characterized by authoritarian rule, corruption, and repression of dissent. The family's wealth and power were built on close ties with the United States and control over the country's military and economy. The fall of the Somoza family marked a significant turning point in Nicaraguan history, leading to the rise of the Sandinista National Liberation Front and significant political changes in the