On the Future of U.S./Nicaragua Relations

Submitted by fyl on 19 August, 2008 - 17:03.
There is a detailed article by Karla Jacobs in Scoop (NZ) predicting deteriorating relations between Nicaragua and the U.S. The article contains a lot of details about events that either were not covered in the mainstream press or at least a different read on those events. For example,
During the transport strike in May this year, independent journalists reported that anti social youths (i.e. not transportistas) had taken part in the burning of two truck tractor units.(8) Photos of this event, which took place on the Pan American Highway in a town about 50 kilometers north of Managua, were turned into emblematic images used by the corporate press to create the impression that the strike was rapidly spiraling out of control.

Possibly more important, the "credentials" of the incoming U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua are discussed. In particular,

Trivelli is scheduled to leave Nicaragua within the next few days, handing over the post to someone who was a key collaborator in the US organized Contra war, Robert J. Callahan. Callahan was a key member of John Negroponte's team in the Honduran Embassy during the 1980s “dirty war” there and also more recently in Iraq.
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You know fyl,

Submitted by se_vnt3 on 20 August, 2008 - 12:40.

we’re a lot alike. For that you’re great. Because I’m great too. Thanks for keeping tabs on the U.S. while I do so on Nic. I certainly can’t keep tabs on both at the same time. Plus, our duty is to our country and its betterment, right? I want you to know you’re a fine U.S. citizen and person all-around. Thanks for the update.

- "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun" Katherine Hepburn

New Administration

Submitted by mjt on 20 August, 2008 - 11:10.

Ambassadors can come-and-go, and need not serve out their appointed term. The next U.S. Administration may or may not perceive Callahan as an asset, and it would not be the first time there was a 1-year, or less, appointment in this region, with these same issues (e.g., "The United States in Honduras, 1980-1981: An Ambassador's Memoir", c2000, by Jack Binns -- the Carter appointment replaced at year 1 by Reagan's choice for Central American leadership, Negroponte).

I predicted detiorioating relations

Submitted by will305 on 19 August, 2008 - 22:07.

as soon as Ortega was elected. Not surprising.

John “death squad” Negroponte

Submitted by nicaus on 19 August, 2008 - 17:37.

If John “death squad” Negroponte is involved with the placement of the new ambassador then there may be plans down the road. But it really depends on who wins the White House. If John “death squad” Negroponte pick for the post would turn out to be of much help will depend on that.

Well unless John “death squad” Negroponte is able to pull an Ollie North.