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Anastasio Somoza Garcia

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The Resume

    (February 1, 1896-September 29, 1956)
    Born in San Marcos, Nicaragua
    Joined Liberal rebellion (1926)
    Nicknamed ‘Tacho’
    President of Nicaragua (January 1, 1937-May 1, 1947, May 21, 1950-September 29, 1956)

Why he might be annoying:

    He had General Augusto Sandino assassinated during peace talks, which violated their agreement (February 21, 1934).
    Sandino’s supporters were subsequently murdered by the National Guard, which he led.
    During the interim years between his presidencies, his family was the actual ruler of Nicaragua.
    Even though political parties were allowed to exist in theory, he rigged elections in favor of his party.
    He made a huge profit by seizing the properties of Nicaragua’s German community during World War II.
    Costa Rica accused him for aiding rebels (1948).
    His two sons eventually became dictators.
    One of his sons, José, was illegitimate.
    He left Nicaragua a backward, corrupt country for a long time.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His wedding was disapproved by his in-laws.
    He spoke English without an accent, which helped him act as interpreter during the negotiations for the Liberal rebellion.
    He was regarded as an anti-communist despite his authoritarian regime.
    In reference to his anti-communist stance, Franklin Roosevelt probably said, ‘Somoza may be a s.o.b., but he's our s.o.b.’ (1939).
    He was shot at a banquet celebrating his renomination by the National Liberal convention, and died of wounds eight days later.

Credit: Big Lenny


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 33 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 36 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 66 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 46 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 87 Votes: 67.82% Annoying