politics
May 9, 2026
We have never been afraid
Words from Commander Daniel at the Central Ceremony Celebrating National Dignity Day.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua has a long history of resisting foreign intervention and defending national sovereignty and dignity.
- Key historical figures like William Walker, José Dolores Estrada, Andrés Castro, Benjamín Zeledón, and Augusto C. Sandino are cited as symbols of valor and patriotism.
- The ousting of the Somoza dictatorship in 1979 and the resistance against the U.S.-backed contras in the 1980s are presented as crucial moments in the nation's struggle for independence.
- The 2018 coup attempt is described as another instance where Nicaraguans overcame fear and defended peace.
- Rubén Darío is recognized for defending Nicaragua's dignity through his poetry, symbolizing patriotism through intellect and love for the people.
- The article asserts that external threats and attempts to sow division have failed to break the Nicaraguan spirit, and the nation continues to protect its hard-won peace.