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José Santos Zelaya

1853–1919 · 19th century

José Santos Zelaya was a Liberal president of Nicaragua from 1893 to 1909. He modernised the state, separated church and state and incorporated the Mosquito Reserve in 1894. A champion of Central American union, he signed the Pact of Amapala of 1896. His clashes with the United States led to his overthrow in 1909.

José Santos Zelaya
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Republic of NicaraguaMosquito ReserveGreater Republic of Central America

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