Nicaragua Condemns Costa Rica's Actions Amidst Political Tensions
Nicaraguan Foreign Minister expresses strong disapproval of Costa Rica's latest communication within Central American integration discussions.
Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke issued a statement on Wednesday expressing his absolute rejection of what he termed an "insolent communication" from Costa Rica concerning the rotating presidency of the Central American Integration System (SICA).
Jaentschke asserted that the Costa Rican government was assuming roles that had not been granted to them, suggesting an attempt to give orders to a sovereign state without specifying the nature of these supposed directives.
This statement follows a reported rebuff of Nicaraguan candidate Denis Moncada Colindres for the position of secretary general of SICA, marking the second time in less than five months that his nomination has been rejected.
Costa Rica's request for a new slate of candidates has further inflamed the situation.
In addition to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and the Dominican Republic also collectively rejected Colindres's candidacy, asking Ortega’s administration for a new list of candidates.
The communication from Costa Rica reiterated that all nations should present a new slate with candidates meeting requirements laid out in the Tegucigalpa Protocol, emphasizing impartiality and independence from government directives.
The Costa Rican government stated that if a new list was not provided within ten days, the rotating presidency would take appropriate measures to resolve the impasse caused by Nicaragua.
In his remarks, Jaentschke accused Costa Rica of issuing threats that were detrimental to democratic and institutional order in Nicaragua, which he deemed aggressive against both Nicaraguan law and SICA’s regulations.
He characterized these actions as reminiscent of a colonial mindset and outlined historical grievances, claiming past attempts by Costa Rica to usurp Nicaraguan territory had been met with resistance and would be challenged again.
Jaentschke criticized what he described as an egocentric approach from Costa Rica, stating that Nicaragua does not accept its terms and asserting, "We are neither afraid nor do we even respect them." He concluded by affirming Nicaragua's resolve in the face of what he described as unacceptable demands.
The Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to respond to inquiries regarding Nicaragua's statement.
Under the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, which has been in power since 2007, all official communications are reported to be closely monitored by the presidential couple based in Managua.
Jaentschke asserted that the Costa Rican government was assuming roles that had not been granted to them, suggesting an attempt to give orders to a sovereign state without specifying the nature of these supposed directives.
This statement follows a reported rebuff of Nicaraguan candidate Denis Moncada Colindres for the position of secretary general of SICA, marking the second time in less than five months that his nomination has been rejected.
Costa Rica's request for a new slate of candidates has further inflamed the situation.
In addition to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and the Dominican Republic also collectively rejected Colindres's candidacy, asking Ortega’s administration for a new list of candidates.
The communication from Costa Rica reiterated that all nations should present a new slate with candidates meeting requirements laid out in the Tegucigalpa Protocol, emphasizing impartiality and independence from government directives.
The Costa Rican government stated that if a new list was not provided within ten days, the rotating presidency would take appropriate measures to resolve the impasse caused by Nicaragua.
In his remarks, Jaentschke accused Costa Rica of issuing threats that were detrimental to democratic and institutional order in Nicaragua, which he deemed aggressive against both Nicaraguan law and SICA’s regulations.
He characterized these actions as reminiscent of a colonial mindset and outlined historical grievances, claiming past attempts by Costa Rica to usurp Nicaraguan territory had been met with resistance and would be challenged again.
Jaentschke criticized what he described as an egocentric approach from Costa Rica, stating that Nicaragua does not accept its terms and asserting, "We are neither afraid nor do we even respect them." He concluded by affirming Nicaragua's resolve in the face of what he described as unacceptable demands.
The Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to respond to inquiries regarding Nicaragua's statement.
Under the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, which has been in power since 2007, all official communications are reported to be closely monitored by the presidential couple based in Managua.
