The Sandinistas, led by Daniel Ortega, aligned with the USSR and received military aid from them while supporting revolutionary movements in El Salvador. They opposed the Somoza dictatorship, which they later overthrew. They did not receive U.S. aid during their struggle. ;
The Sandinistas were led by Daniel Ortega, received aid from the USSR, and supported revolutions in El Salvador. They were formed to oppose the Somoza dictatorship, not create it. They did not receive U.S. aid during their revolution.
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