Nicaragua has unilaterally severed diplomatic relations with the Netherlands. The direct cause was the Netherlands’ decision to definitively terminate its financial contribution to the Nicaraguan authorities for the construction of a hospital in Nicaragua, which has been on hold for several years. Cutting diplomatic ties is an exceptional and highly unusual step, and goes against the wishes of the Netherlands.

A few days ago this suddenly popped up out of the blue, thoughts? I think more countries should tell the Dutch to go fuck themselves, if you ask me.

  • @AmarkuntheGatherer
    28•2 years ago

    The hospital construction project had already been put on hold in 2018 due to the deteriorating democracy and human rights situation. Given the current circumstances, it was decided to cancel the project altogether.

    I would like to wish the government of this european swampland a merry go fuck yourselves. The Nicaraguan government’s approach of “if you can’t even help build a hospital what are you even doing” is more reasonable than anything they’ve ever done.

    It is regrettable that Nicaragua has chosen to respond in this disproportionate way to a critical message about democracy and human rights. The Netherlands has a very clear position about the deterioration of democratic institutions and human rights violations in Nicaragua, but is always willing to engage in dialogue about these issues, which Ambassador Pirenne did again this week.

    In sfdebris’ most mocking voice “We can talk, but I’m not helping heal your sick and wounded!”

    • @Franfran2424
      4•2 years ago

      Aka “Nicaragua voted to support Russia, we can’t have them get all <uppity”