Caracas, February 21, 2025 – In a tragic event that shook the nation, Augusto Nicolás Calderón Sandino, born in Niquinohomo, Nicaragua, was assassinated along with some of his subordinates on the night of February 21, 1934, by members of the National Guard under the command of Anastasio Somoza García.

Sandino was a prominent revolutionary leader and a fervent defender of national sovereignty and the rights of the Nicaraguan people.

From an early age, Sandino committed himself to fighting against the injustices afflicting his country, becoming a central figure in the Nicaraguan revolutionary movement.

His activism led him to organize and mobilize entire communities in defense of labor rights and indigenous autonomy. He was an outspoken critic of foreign interventions and advocated for a free and sovereign Nicaragua.

Throughout his life, Sandino stood out for his ability to unite different social sectors around the common cause of social justice. His leadership inspired many young activists, and his legacy remains a symbol of resistance against oppression.

The news of his assassination caused deep distress among his people and human rights activists worldwide.

The community organized demonstrations in various cities to honor his memory and demand justice for this irreparable loss.

The struggle for the ideals Sandino defended continues, and his principles will remain a guiding force for those seeking a more just future for Nicaragua.