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Despot Zelaya and Central American Unification Ambitions
An analysis of Jose Santos Zelaya of Nicaragua, his rise from exile under Barrios of Guatemala, and his aim to unite the five Central American republics under his rule. The piece compares Zelaya to Barrios and Castro, notes his ruthless use of military force and taxation, and describes his reputation as a mischief maker amid regional politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicaragua
Thomas R. Dawley
New York Times
Jose Santos Zelaya
Zelaya
Diaz
Mexico
J. Rufino Harrios
Guatemala
Castro
Venezuela
Caracas
Selaya
Charmaora
J. Rufino Barrios
Terrios
Nicaragua
Barrios
Central America
Republic
Tin Nead
San Salvador
Chalchuapa
Laloor
Costa Rica
Ous
Salvador
Davila
Honduras
Cabrera
Earth
Nero
Rome