How Disaster Became History's Greatest Theft

On December 23, 1972, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake leveled Managua, Nicaragua, killing up to 10,000 people. What happened next wasn't a rescue—it was a systematic robbery.

This video explores how the Somoza dictatorship turned this tragedy into a personal fortune. While 300,000 were left homeless, the regime systematically stole millions in international aid. Donated food and medical supplies meant for victims were sold for profit in Somoza-owned stores. This act of "weaponized disaster capitalism" even led to the tragic death of baseball hero Roberto Clemente, who died trying to ensure aid reached the people.

Learn how this brazen corruption, not the natural disaster itself, united a nation and finally toppled a 43-year dictatorship.

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Learn More:
• History of the Somoza Dynasty: [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Somoza-dynasty]
• Roberto Clemente's Humanitarian Legacy: [https://www.baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/clemente-roberto]

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