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 | | ZELAYA, JOSÉ SANTOS [Zelaya, José Santos], 1853-1919, president of Nicaragua (1894-1909). |
 | | Zelaya developed railroad and steamer transportation, coffee growing, and education, but nevertheless he drained Nicaragua's resources for his own profit. |
 | | The United States was highly antagonistic to him, and the presence of U.S. cruisers helped rebel forces to overthrow and exile him. |
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