The Pact of Espino Negro was an agreement developed by the United States to resolve the 1926–1927 civil war in Nicaragua.
Believing the Nicaraguan government was stable, the United States Marines agreed to end its 13-year presence in the country and withdrew from Nicaragua in August 1925.
[1] As part of the agreement, President Díaz would finish his term and the United States forces would remain in Nicaragua to maintain order and supervise the 1928 elections.
[1] While most of the government and rebel forces agreed to accept the pact, Sacasa refused to sign the agreement and left the country.
A rebel liberal group under the leadership of Augusto César Sandino also refused to sign the Pact of Espino Negro.