Violeta Chamorro, who was thrust into national politics by her husband’s assassination and stunned the world by ousting the ruling Sandinista party, has died.

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, an unlikely leader whose rise was fueled by her husband's murder, championed regional development and peace after years of civil war.

Violeta Chamorro, an unassuming homemaker who was thrust into politics by her husband’s assassination and became president of Nicaragua, has died at 95, her family said.

FILE - Nicaragua's new President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro flashes vee signs as outgoing President Daniel Ortega applauds after placing the presidential sash on her, in Managua, April 25, 1990 ...

Nicaragua's former President Violeta Chamorro dies at 95, family says Nicaraguan presidential candidate Violeta Chamorro raises her arms as she receives a warm welcome during her visit to Miami on ...

FILE - Nicaragua's new President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro flashes vee signs as outgoing President Daniel Ortega applauds after placing the presidential sash on her, in Managua, April 25, 1990.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Violeta Chamorro, an unassuming homemaker who was thrust into politics by her husband’s assassination and stunned the world by ousting the ruling Sandinista party in… ...

Nicaragua's former President Violeta Chamorro dies at 95, family says Violeta Chamorro, an unassuming homemaker who was thrust into national politics by her husband’s assassination and stunned ...

FILE - Nicaragua's new President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro flashes vee signs as outgoing President Daniel Ortega applauds after placing the presidential sash on her, in Managua, April 25, 1990.