A source in the city of Esteli told the Star: “Here in Esteli now the opposition are marking the houses of people identified as Sandinista.
“We're all taking what precautions we can, but I don't think the opposition are in the least interested in dialogue. They are determined not just to oust the government but to destroy the FSLN [Sandinista National Liberation Front].”...
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has been leading attempts to secure peace and stability in the country since violence erupted in April.Back to death squads to combat "socialism"?
However, Nicaraguan right-wing extremists are seeking regime change with the government suspecting US interference after the Trump administration made a series of threats against Mr Ortega....
A downside of using terror as a tactic is that it leads to total surveillance and a police state.
Even the most freedom-loving people will choose security over liberty when their lives are on the line.
Morning Star (UK)
Right-wing militias committing ‘acts of terrorism’ in an effort to destabilise Nicaragua, police say
How do you spell C I A?
ReplyDeleteOrtega has had a target on his back since the Sandinista overthrow of dictator and US stooge Anastasio Somoza Debayle.
ReplyDeleteI was in Nicaragua in 1978, two years before he was assassinated. I happened to see him by chance, but did not meet him. He was surrounded by bodyguards in uniform carrying assault rifles. He was in a suit, wearing sunglasses indoors, of course.