U.S. Marines' Military Presence in Nicaragua from 1912 to 1933 with Brief Interruption

In August 1912, Nicaragua faced a significant political crisis when President Adolfo Díaz requested the resignation of General Luis Mena, fearing he was inciting an insurrection. Mena, along with the chief of police, fled Managua to initiate a rebellion. The situation escalated when Mena's forces seized American company steamboats, prompting the U.S. delegation to urge President Díaz to protect American citizens and property. Unable to guarantee their safety, Díaz requested U.S. intervention. Consequently, U.S. Marines occupied Nicaragua from 1912 until 1933, with a brief hiatus of nine months starting in 1925. This military presence was part of a broader strategy to stabilize the region and protect American interests during a tumultuous period in Central American history. The occupation had lasting impacts on Nicaragua's political landscape and U.S.-Nicaraguan relations, shaping the course of the nation's future.