August 15, 2007
Sandinistas – Contras – Confiscations – Stability – The Debate Ensues… What is your Opinion on Daniel Ortega?
Here is some very interesting information from a resident of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua. You may be surprised at what follows:
Daniel Ortega
Where is he taking
(A six month update.)
Daniel Ortega
(An analysis of the first 6 month of his term)
The fear by some that Daniel Ortega would take the country back to the dark days where he implemented a state-run economy, nationalized properties to give to landless peasants, and fought U.S.-backed Contra fighters seems to have been unjustified.
Since the long-time Sandinista leader returned as the country’s president on January 10, 2007, the 61-year old Daniel Ortega has implemented a program to help the poor. This program is designed to create incentives for poor farmers to grow food to feed their families and then sell any extra for a profit.
He repeatedly said that foreign investment is needed to end poverty and to propel
Even before his election Ortega said “There is not even a thought of confiscations.” He said repeatedly “Foreign investment will help reduce our unemployment problem.”
This is a special update that includes economic data and reports on the political and social status of Nicaragua.
