https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu Historical and current political environment in Nicaragua en-us 2021-09-16 17:25:04 UTC 2024-12-09 15:22:52 UTC hello@padlet.com eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746651801 This article explains the social and political reasons for the the Sandinista revolution (1979-1990) which came after the Sandinista party overthrew Somoza, leading to the rule of the FSLN party. The article discusses the complexities of the Sandinista/FSLN party and how their values have changed. The reasons for the 2018 political and economic crisis are then discussed to provide background for the current state of fear that is present in Nicaragua. ]]> 2021-09-16 17:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746651801 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746695400 This video provides context of the Nicaraguan revolution and history of what followed politically. The video shows interviews with a variety of people involved, including the current president--Daniel Ortega. It discusses the disillusionment of many Sandinistas after the Ortega family gained power and contextualizes the political situation in Nicaragua by shining light on government connections to the USA. ]]> 2021-09-16 18:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746695400 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746721083 This video explains how the Reagan administration justified their involvement in the Sandinista Revolution and how that involvement impacted the revolution. The video also discusses the support of the Soviet Union and the global political schema. In the end of the video, we learn about another revolutionary group in Latin America, the FARC and are asked to think critically about who is good and who is bad. ]]> 2021-09-16 18:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746721083 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746735789 This concise PDF details the general impetus for the 2018 protests which mark the beginning of a 3 year political and economic crisis that we still see today. The PDF describes the legal changes that sparked Nicaraguans to protest, provides the aftermath in terms of number i.e. those in poverty, death toll, etc. The PDF then predicts the short and long term effects that will be felt in Nicaragua.]]> 2021-09-16 18:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746735789 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746745988 These photos show a glimpse into what things looked like in Nicaragua during the 2018 crisis. You can see the different types of weapons created and used by civilians to protect themselves.]]> 2021-09-16 18:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746745988 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746753955 This article explains the causes and effects of the 2018 political crisis--published a couple of months after the crisis began it is an interesting insight into what the world knew at the time. The article shows many photos of the time.]]> 2021-09-16 18:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746753955 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746778799 This interview gives a perspective of what people in Nicaragua were thinking and feeling during the time of the Crisis. The journalist (Chamorro) who is interviewed discusses the gravity of the situation and the ways in which the Ortega dictatorship sought to sway the facts to serve their agenda. ]]> 2021-09-16 18:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746778799 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746788644 This book discusses the base ideas of Marxism and Socialism that influenced the politics in Nicaragua. It also touches on the political power dynamics between the super powers of the Soviet Union and the USA in regards to Nicaragua.]]> 2021-09-16 18:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746788644 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746793775 This website provides some statistics that highlight how the touristic economy of Nicaragua was in a period of strong growth before the 2018 crisis.]]> 2021-09-16 18:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746793775 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746797727 This website shows a graph of the generated revenue in Nicaragua from tourism before and after the 2018 crisis.]]> 2021-09-16 18:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746797727 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746804498 This article explains the widespread jailing of those who are running against or opposing current president Daniel Ortega.]]> 2021-09-16 18:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746804498 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746812488 This press release addresses the President and Vice President of Nicaragua in efforts to push them to react more cautiously to COVID-19 and to hold a fair election in 2021.]]> 2021-09-16 19:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746812488 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746834537 This video explains the variety of people being repressed and/or jailed in efforts to maintain power and control as the elections near. ]]> 2021-09-16 19:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746834537 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746848394 Tweet from an FSLN support describing his political views since the revolution]]> 2021-09-16 19:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746848394 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746849676 Tweet from and FSLN supporter charting some of the reasons people have to support the FSLN party and Daniel Ortega.]]> 2021-09-16 19:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746849676 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746851825 Tweet from a US government official that is responded to by an individual who states that Nicaragua still has political barriers to surpass.]]> 2021-09-16 19:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746851825 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746854167 Photo taken from instagram stating "Forever April 19th" -- the day that the 2018 protests began.]]> 2021-09-16 19:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746854167 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746856574 Photo of an article posted to instagram that declares FSLN a terrorist organization.]]> 2021-09-16 19:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746856574 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746860394 An instagram post that says: 
"We are looking for testimonials from Nicaraguans who have arrived in Miami over the past few months to escape the socio-political situation."]]> 2021-09-16 19:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746860394 eaclemm2 https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746864050 A photo of graffiti in Nicaragua that stands for the power of the people. The country's colors are blue and white and the fist is a long used symbol for freedom. In Nicaragua, the red and black flag represents the FSLN party and the blue and white National flag represents all others.]]> 2021-09-16 19:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eaclemm2/oc62pmahus6qekiu/wish/1746864050