A major turning point was the December 1972 Managua earthquake that killed over 10,000 people and left 500,000 homeless . A great deal of international relief was sent to the nation . Violent opposition to the government , especially to its widespread corruption , was then renewed with the Sandinistas being revived . The Sandinistas received some support from Cuba and the Soviet Union
Managua earthquake
1972 Nicaragua earthquake
History of Nicaragua