Nicaragua in Crisis Update June 8th, 2018
Our family has suffered our first injury directly related to the conflict. My son’s brother-in-law (Elliot) was shot in the arm while being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was out in a private location teaching English to people who have lost their jobs and hoping to develop more skills.
He has had surgery and they are hopeful that he won’t have any permanent damage. To add insult to injury he was robbed of the little money he was carrying, his salary for teaching the classes.
The violence continues since there really was no good outcome of the dialogue held yesterday. Ortega was late getting there, the Bishops handed him a two-page letter outlining what needed to change in order for peace in the country and he told them he required two days to think about it.
Below are photos from 100%Noticias Nicaragua FB accounts of Nicas on location. They are depicting just one of the instances of civil disobedience across the country.
The police are no longer a functioning entity here as according to a law, #228 the police can only function as long as they are working for the citizens of Nicaragua. They are no longer working for the people. They are working for the Sandinistas. So right now, Nicaragua is pretty much in the state of chaotic anarchy.
What you will see are people robbing a store that has an ATM banking machine. People in the neighbourhood saw what was happening and came to the aid of the stores’ employees. They caught the would-be robbers in action, stripped them of their clothes and tied their hands up.
The problem with catching the robbers is, what happens to them now. There are no police to call. Technically there are no jails or holding cells. The court system is defunct now since most judges were Ortega supporters. So an interesting conundrum. What to do with the criminals?
Apparently, the best solution is to hand the would be criminals over to the Human Rights people who already have their hands full trying to protect people that have spoken out about the government.
Stay safe! Local people protecting there own despite the government.sounds like a step in the right direction.
People are so fed up with the status quo and the government dictating what they can and can not do. They will start to take matters into their own hands.
I am so sorry to read this; how horrible. Continuing to send prayers to you and yours. (((gentle hugs)))
Thank you so much for your prayers and your support, @jcedwards. It means so much to me!
What's going on in Nicaragua??? How comes Latin America is never quite??
Just lucky I guess! Nicaragua was a quiet peaceful country when we first moved here. It has been in the last 18 months that it had started to change with the two months being absolutely horrible. The people don't want this. The government does. It is the old greed and power raising their ugly heads...
thank you so much for the update @cecicastor and for explaining how things are going there. sorry to hear about Elliot.
Elliot will be home from Hospital tomorrow. It just means his family won't have any money coming in while he is off work. The national insurance here is broke.
oh boy sorry to hear that. I guess everything is broken there.
something has to give. these are the times I wish I was a millionaire or billionaire.
I don't think all the money in the world or all the tea in China would solve the problems. The people need to find the peace within themselves first in order to have peace in their country. If you are at war with yourself how can you possibly find a peace for your country? The country is very fragmented now. If the Ortegas were to leave there is no one who could step up to the plate and lead effectively. In any case, whatever happens. the aftermath will take a long time to clean up.
yes that's a scary thought..the Ortegas need to leave but then what?
a more democratic election and governing system is definitely needed.
But you need someone who can lead. Right now we don't have anyone who can fill the shoes...
I vote for cecicastor!
get some common sense in there.
we'll start a campaign fundraiser on Steemit.
Hell, NO! I don't want any part of politics! That is definitely not my cup of tea! LOL
I was shocked when I read your message. I hope Elliot's arm will get better soon, but the situation is not good at all. No more legal order, your photos and your story show how bad it really is. I am very sorry for you and your family. I hope and pray that you will stay safe.
Thank you so much, Clio. Elliot should be out of hospital tomorrow. They don't keep people very long here. It could always be worse. So far my family is safe and we are healthy. So many people are depending on us for safety. We just keep our heads and tails down. We pray a lot for peace. But I don't think it is going to come anytime soon.
Oh my goodness! So sorry to hear about this, but praying that you and your family stay safe! 🙏🏿
Thank you so much. Prayers are always welcome. I think it will take a miracle for this to come to any sort of peaceful resolution.
I never realised it was so bad. We get very little news here without searching for it on Central America. Keep safe
Thank you. Someone told me that CNN ran a story today. I have not seen it yet. The Ortegas are pretty good at not letting too much information get passed them.
So sorry to hear that there's been no steps towards resolution, and it's hitting closer to home. I've sent you a message in Discord.
Thank you, @kiwideb! I got your message and replied. It is hitting closer to home. I don't think there is a family in Nicaragua that hasn't been affected in some way.
I think keeping their picture posted as known thieves and don't do business with them unless they pay back the damages they did to the business they stole from. Hang in there down there. Might be a good Idea to get outta there for a while!
We really can't leave yet. Chris is stuck in Managua because of the blockades. And we don't leave unless we are a complete unit. I have 21 people counting on me here. I can't just leave them in the lurch. It is complicated. War is never straight forward black and white.
Yes mam...….. I will pray for peace. Hang in there, hope you all stay safe through the madness.
Thank you so much, @makinstuff. I appreciate all the moral support and prayers that I can get.
Oh my! You have been on my mind all day, I am so sorry to hear this has happened. I hope Momma and baby are doing well! I hope and pray that will be nothing but a happy update from you during these terribly trying times!
The whole mam and baby saga is really trying. We took her to the clinic on Thursday. She was told to do a urine test and come back on Friday for the results. And the young doctor there told her she has to wait until 41 weeks has past and that would be on July 6th. Never mind that she is having labour pains now. So we returned this morning but the lost the test results. Fed up we took her to the hospital. Had her blood drawn, another urine test and told to go back at 3pm. Back we went at three pm and told that her results would be at the small clinic in Poneloya on Monday. Then she would have to wait until Tuesday to see a specialist who would negotiate a delivery day! I am flabbergasted! So we wait now until her water breaks and hope for the best. So far baby is still moving and fetal heart rate is still good. Mama is tired and so am I! maybe we will sleep tonight but I think not...
@longsilver suggested hitting the local veterinarian, if there is such a thing and you can get there. He should have all the drugs the doctor would have, no Rx required. At least in the US, that is how it works. Hemabate and methergen are what he said he would want on hand.
Excellent suggestion! I had thought of even enlisting the services the local vet if we can't get a doctor to do the c-section! Desperate times call for desperate measures. At least I trust the vet! I will get one of our trusted friends to see if he can get to the vets to get the meds. He is closer than we are. How we get from point A to point B...
In our county, the only person who can legally do any form of surgery is the vet... I never really thought of that until just now lol! There is a hospital the next county over though, it is not like we are really that isolated.
This conflict has made sure that people are isolated. Divide an conquer is the rule. Threaten and play lots of mind games. It gets old really fast...
Gets old fast for the victims and never gets old for the perpetrators... It will just go on and on until people STOP falling for it. And maybe humanity is waking up, some days it sort of seems like it. Hang in there!
Thanks, @fishyculture. I hope one day the people will wake up and do what they need to do to stop this nonsense.