Diaz-Canel goes to Nicaragua for Daniel Ortega’s inauguration as president (+ video)

Diaz-Canel goes to Nicaragua for the inauguration of Daniel Ortega as president. Photo: Revolution Studios

The President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermúdez, wrote in his official account on the social network Twitter: We return to the beloved city of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, another sovereign country that left the backyard of the empire. We came loaded with solidarity at Brother Daniel’s inauguration.

The Cuban President arrived in Managua this morning to attend the inauguration of the leader Daniel Ortega Saavedra, who received 75.87% of the vote in the elections held on November 7, which will allow the continuation of the social projects promoted and created over the past 14 years. Administration of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, and the consolidation of the government of reconciliation, peace and unity.

From Augusto C. Sandino Airport, in the capital, the leader of the Caribbean nation, accompanied by his advisor Luis Alberto Rodríguez López-Caleja and Ambassador Jorge Luis Mayo Fernández, received an official welcome from Roberto López, Minister and CEO of the Institute of Social Security.

Daniel Ortega’s inauguration will begin on Monday afternoon in Revolution Square.northwest of the capital, Managua.

Vice President Rosario Murillo indicated last Thursday that delegations from at least 21 countries, including heads of state and foreign ministers, would participate in the opening.

Díaz-Canel, associated with this land with deep affection, is visiting Nicaragua for the second time as President of Cuba. The first was in March 2019, when he participated in the eighth meeting of the Association of Caribbean Nations.

As is usual on his visits abroad, the Cuban president’s agenda includes meetings with Cubans residing in Nicaragua and with friends from Cuba. He will also exchange with diplomats and officials of the Cuban Embassy.

Diaz-Canel meets Cubans living in Nicaragua

In his first activity in Nicaragua, Diaz Canel
He met Cubans residing in this sister country.

During the meeting, the President emphasized that it is a community closely associated with the island and closely linked to the Cuban Embassy. He also recounted what Cuba experienced during these times of the epidemic.

The President emphasized that Cuba will continue to expand dialogue with its immigration. He confirmed that when the pandemic allows, the pending meeting of The Nation and Emigration will take place.

The inauguration of Daniel Ortega will take place on Monday afternoon in the Plaza de la Revolución, northwest of the capital, Managua. Photo: Revolution Studios

The inauguration of Daniel Ortega will take place on Monday afternoon in the Plaza de la Revolución, northwest of the capital, Managua. Photo: Revolution Studios

Video: Diaz-Canel arrives in Managua

(With information from Radio Ribeldi and Prensa Latina)

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