The United States supports the "unrelenting struggle" for constitutional rights in Nicaragua • El Nuevo Diario

The United States Ambbadador to Nicaragua, Kevin Sullivan, affirmed Friday his union with the Nicaraguan people during this stage of Holy Week that "moves" the country and its fight for the defense of constitutional rights.

"In this 2019 Holy Week, I badociate myself with the reflection and reflection that animates Nicaraguans and we will continue alongside the Nicaraguan people in their tireless struggle for the defense of their constitutional rights," said the diplomat. on his Twitter account.

On Thursday, the diplomat issued another message on the occasion of the first anniversary of the biggest socio-political crisis of the last decades in Nicaragua.

"One year after the beginning of the crisis in Nicaragua, we reiterate our support and commitment to all Nicaraguans who are fighting for a democratic country, with justice and respect for human rights," said Thursday in a statement. his message.

In his publication on Thursday, Ambbadador Sullivan reminded citizens that they had been imprisoned for demonstrating against the government, the exiles, as well as solidarity with the relatives of the demonstrators who died during the protests.

"I want to express my solidarity with all the people who have lost their loved ones and all those who are still waiting to be released from prison or to return to their country," Sullivan added in Thursday's text.

Nicaragua commemorates a year of social upheaval that has generated numerous civil protests against the government, which has been repressed by the state, in agreement with local and international human rights defenders.

During the crisis, at least 325 people died, over 600 protesters imprisoned, thousands injured and exiles.

THE MISSION TO NICARAGUA

The diplomat began his mission in Nicaragua on November 14th. He then met with human rights organizations in the country to badyze the situation.

At the end of this meeting, Sullivan reaffirmed his determination to work for the restoration of democratic institutions, human rights and legality, as well as preparedness for natural disasters.

Sullivan's road to the diplomatic post in Managua began on July 11 this year, at the time of the President of the United States. UU Donald Trump, appointed him to the US Senate.

On September 18, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee released a favorable report for Sullivan, and its current ratification became official on October 12 of this year.

The United States has been following the crisis in Nicaragua closely and several diplomats have visited the country to learn about the situation.

Yesterday, the White House issued a statement in which it said it was "determined to restore freedom, democracy and the rule of law in Nicaragua". This country has also sanctioned several officials of the Nicaraguan government for their involvement in the violation of human rights during the last year of crisis.