Hello, this is a formal request for a Nicaragua struggle session.

I have seen some support Ortega, I have seen some say he's become more of a neoliberal. Many former FSLN leaders have criticized him. There are also the ongoing protests.

I am not familiar with Nicaraguan politics too much, so I am hoping people can help me to understand the situation there.

  • blobjim [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    There was a violent coup attempt in 2018 disguised in the west as "protests" where Sandanistas were murdered. The Grayzone people have talked about it, but I'm not sure of the exact Moderate Rebels episode or whatever. They probably just can't accomplish as much as they'd like to, with the usual western sabotage attempts. I wouldn't take some other socialist groups for granted if they say that the Sandanistas are bad now or something. Look at where the actual socialist organizing is happening. There are still mass organizations tied to the party there, which the US would like to crush just as they've done elsewhere.