The Sandinista National Liberation Front is a Nicaraguan political party with a socialist ideology. Its history is tied to the Nicaraguan revolution of 1978, which brought the socialist party to power. Previously to this event, Nicaragua, along with other countries in Latin America, was under the influence and rule of the United States. In the 1930s, a Nicaraguan revolutionary, Augusto César Sandino led the revolution against the US, and his legacy inspired the name of the party. The Sandinistas (members of the National Liberation Front) overthrew the previous government and started implementing social structures, namely education and healthcare. The revolutionary government, established by the Sandinistas, was opposed by counterefforts sources by the US government. However, while it lost some of its authority over the country, the Sandinista Front remained the leading party in Nicaragua.
Similar to other socialist revolutions in the region, the movement of Sandinistas started as a response to the intervention of the US in the region. The US supported occupations and dictatorships, influencing political elections and supplying counter-movements. The Sandinistas represent a democratic struggle based on socialist reforms in education and healthcare for citizens. However, their struggle was also defined by the violation of human rights. Overall, the significance of this party lies in their actions against international intervention and the establishment of a revolutionary socialist government.