The OAS approved a watered down criticism of the crisis in Nicaragua, that avoided directly blaming the Ortega administration for brutal repression of street protests that has left over 100 dead since mid-April, reports Univisión. Observers were surprised by the resolution, co-sponsored by the U.S. and Nicaragua, which merely expressed support for the Nicaraguan people, condemned violence there, and called for all parts to engage in constructive pacific negotiations. Earlier this week high level U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley cast blame on the Nicaraguan government for the deaths.
OAS avoids blaming Ortega (June 6, 2018)
OAS avoids blaming Ortega (June 6, 2018)
OAS avoids blaming Ortega (June 6, 2018)
The OAS approved a watered down criticism of the crisis in Nicaragua, that avoided directly blaming the Ortega administration for brutal repression of street protests that has left over 100 dead since mid-April, reports Univisión. Observers were surprised by the resolution, co-sponsored by the U.S. and Nicaragua, which merely expressed support for the Nicaraguan people, condemned violence there, and called for all parts to engage in constructive pacific negotiations. Earlier this week high level U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley cast blame on the Nicaraguan government for the deaths.