THREAD: **Statement regarding Canary Global coverage of this year’s conflict in Nicaragua**
1) Like all governments, the Nicaraguan government is imperfect. We have never said otherwise. Our aim as always is to stand up for ordinary working people and challenge the propaganda of the rich and powerful...
2) And in this case, that has meant providing balance and context within a Western media environment dominated by anti-government cheerleading from the corporate press...
3) It is always important in cases of conflict between a government and its opponents to ask ‘Who would benefit from toppling the government?’ And in this case, the following truths help to answer that question...
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(i) Poverty is a serious problem in Nicaragua. But in recent years, the government has overseen numerous social achievements - including poverty reduction, economic stability, and an increase in universal basic services...
(i) Poverty is a serious problem in Nicaragua. But in recent years, the government has overseen numerous social achievements - including poverty reduction, economic stability, and an increase in universal basic services...
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(ii) The US has a long history of intervening in Nicaragua (and especially against the current ruling party). And it continues to meddle there today, with evidence showing that main anti-government factions/figures have received direct or indirect support from the US.
(ii) The US has a long history of intervening in Nicaragua (and especially against the current ruling party). And it continues to meddle there today, with evidence showing that main anti-government factions/figures have received direct or indirect support from the US.
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(iii) While there are genuine grievances with Nicaragua’s government, it was democratically elected. And it is backed by the country’s main trade unions, which have representation in the national assembly.
(iii) While there are genuine grievances with Nicaragua’s government, it was democratically elected. And it is backed by the country’s main trade unions, which have representation in the national assembly.
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(iv) This year’s conflict has not been one-sided. Both pro-government and anti-government citizens have died, as there have been armed elements on both sides. There have also been mass pro-government rallies to show opposition to a continuation of the conflict.
(iv) This year’s conflict has not been one-sided. Both pro-government and anti-government citizens have died, as there have been armed elements on both sides. There have also been mass pro-government rallies to show opposition to a continuation of the conflict.
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(v) The poorest people will suffer the most as a result of this year’s increased instability and possible US sanctions...
(v) The poorest people will suffer the most as a result of this year’s increased instability and possible US sanctions...
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(v cont.) And because there is no significant left-wing opposition to the government, its fall would most likely see a return to neoliberal politics – benefiting once more only the richest and most powerful citizens.
(v cont.) And because there is no significant left-wing opposition to the government, its fall would most likely see a return to neoliberal politics – benefiting once more only the richest and most powerful citizens.
10) For extensive links for the above information, along with interviews and full investigations, see all of our Nicaragua articles here thecanary.co/topics/Nicarag…
Ed Sykes
Global Editor at The Canary
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Ed Sykes
Global Editor at The Canary
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