April 2020. Nicaraguan humanitarian organizations criticized President Daniel Ortega on Thursday for failing to present an action plan to contain the spread of the coronavirus after he reappeared before the public after more than a month’s absence. “There was no presentation of strategy or concrete reference to counteract the contagion and the mortality that the virus could cause in the country,” the Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights (CENIDH) said in a statement. Ortega “was illogical, irresponsible” and without interest in promoting coronavirus prevention measures, the organization argued. The 74-year-old president addressed the nation Wednesday night on national networks to talk about the pandemic that is plaguing the world, but he did not explain his 34-day absence. On the contrary, Ortega justified the inaction of his government before COVID-19, by keeping the borders open and calling for massive activities. “In the midst of this pandemic, work has not stopped (…) because if the country stops working, it dies,” said Ortega, referring to the absence of quarantine measures taken by his country against the coronavirus, which, according to data officers, has infected nine people in Nicaragua, including one deceased. Ortega is obviously going for the Herd Immunity, he doesn’t care how many die in the process.
Apr 2020. Coronavirus Strategy in Nicaragua is to Mass Gather
