The key large-scale programs of the Sandinistas included a National Literacy Crusade from March to August 1980. Nicaragua received international recognition for gains in literacy, health care, education, childcare, unions, and land reform.Background History of Nicaraguaglobalexchange.org Report on Nicaragua thumb|253x253px|Daniel Ortega remained as president in the 1980s, going on to become one of the longest leaders in the Americas. Managua became the second capital in the hemisphere after Cuba to host an embassy from North Korea. Due to tensions between their Soviet sponsors and China, the Sandinistas allowed Taiwan to retain its mission and refused to allow a Chinese mission in the country.
The key large-scale programs of the Sandinistas included a National Literacy Crusade from March to August 1980. Nicaragua received international recognition for gains in literacy, health care education, childcare unions, and land reform.Background History of Nicaraguaglobalexchange.org Report on Nicaragua thumb|253x253px|Daniel Ortega remained as president in the 1980s, going on to become one of the longest leaders in the Americas. Managua became the second capital in the hemisphere after Cuba to host an embassy from North Korea Due to tensions between their Soviet sponsors and China, the Sandinistas allowed Taiwan to retain its mission and refused to allow a Chinese mission in the country.