jul 1, 1909 - Nicaragua

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1909 Dec 1 The US is in conflict with the Zelaya administration in Nicaragua. It considers President Zelaya to be a military dictator and has begun to support Zelaya's Liberal (but conservative) Party opponents. Executions by the Zelaya regime are followed by a diplomatic break and the landing US Marines to create a neutral zone to protect foreign lives and property. The zone will also be a base of operations for Nicaraguans hostile to the Zelaya regime.

1909 Dec 17 President Zelaya turns power over to José Madriz and flees to Spain.

1910 Aug 20 In Nicaragua, President José Madriz resigns under pressure from the United States, which is still supporting its ally, the rebel conservative Liberal Party. Madriz is going into exile. The US will call for a constituent assembly in Nicaragua to write a constitution, and the vacant presidency will be filled by a series of politicians friendly to the US occupation.

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