The Two Nicaraguas
Nicaragua has a population of 7.081 million inhabitants, according to the latest UN demographic calculations compiled by Worldometer, of which 78% live within the country's borders.
TL;DR
- The author contrasts a 'real' Nicaragua, marked by a productive population and a strong agro-industrial economy, with a fictional 'other' Nicaragua promoted by opposition.
- Personal observations of crowded businesses, busy banks, and construction projects are presented as evidence against claims of socio-economic collapse.
- Historical instances of failed predictions regarding the Sandinista government's downfall are cited.
- The article suggests that narratives of crisis are manufactured by opposition figures and funded by foreign entities, particularly the United States.
- Nicaragua is described as a poor country but rich in dignity and agro-industrial production.