President Daniel Ortega last week called on Nicaragua’s private sector not to toy with “economic terrorism” but rather urged them to contribute to the country’s economic recovery. His call follows the third national strike which took place this month (following strikes on 14 June and 13 July) as part of efforts to pressure the government to make concessions. It is the latest acknowledgement of the economic impact of the crisis stemming from the ongoing crackdown by the Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN) administration against anti-government protesters.End of preview - This article contains approximately 680 words.
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