[Oatka]

". . . the Somoza regime was no picnic. It was said that, in essence, five bigshot families controlled or owned most of the country and decided its fortunes."

Sounds like a more violent version of Mexico.

[kingsurfer]

I found this good link about the last century over there. Makes a good paraphrased read.

http://www.moreorless.au.com/killers/somoza.htm