Sandinistas

Questions:

1. Is democracy in danger in Nicaragua.

2. Is Nicaragua's economy going to get better or worse?

3. Who is more powerful Daniel Ortega or his wife Rosario Murillo?

Define the Problem

Nicaragua is the poorest country in Latin America (in mainland, because Haiti, which is an island is even poorer). The Sandinista government is making the economy worse than it already is. It is authoritarian, antidemocratic, corrupt, and repressive. During elections they promised the people progress and reconciliation; unfortunately the Nicaraguan people are seeing their dreams get shattered.

Daniel Ortega (the current president) wants to change the Constitution to allow immediate reelection, so that he can remain in power. He is making deals with Arnoldo Aleman to make this happen. Aleman is a former president who was in jail for corruption, having stolen money while he was in government. Both corrupt presidents are keeping Nicaragua's democracy hostage.