After on Wednesday, September 28, the Nicaraguan government declared the ambassador of the European Union (EU) a persona non grata, betina Muscheidtand order his expulsion from the country no later than Saturday, October 1, the EUspoke for the first time before the decision of the Ortega regime.
“The EU deeply regrets and rejects this unjustified and unilateral decision,” said the Diplomatic Service through a press release dated this Sunday, October 2.
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In turn, “deeply regretted the disproportionate and unjustified unilateral decision taken on Friday -September 30- by the Nicaraguan government to cut diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of the Netherlands and expresses its unconditional support for the Dutch government.”
The European Union warned that the “hostile and unjustified actions” by the Ortega and Murillo dictatorship “will not only affect bilateral relations between Nicaragua and the EU and its member states, but will also lead to greater international isolation of Nicaragua.” .
He also stressed that “in this context, the EU is considering the appropriate path forward and will respond in a firm and proportionate manner,” before the actions taken by the dictator Daniel Ortega.
On the other hand, the EU insisted that the current political crisis in Nicaragua «It must be resolved through a genuine dialogue between the government and the opposition.”
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“The EU reaffirms its continued commitment to the Nicaraguan people and to the defense of democracy, the rule of law and human rights.” He further remarked that “It remains open to dialogue with Nicaragua, as long as this dialogue is carried out in a respectful manner.”
The European ambassador Bettina Muscheidt arrived in Nicaragua in September 2021, just a year ago, replacing Pelayo Castro. In his welcoming speech, he said that within his functions is the “main responsibility to continue with the promotion and defense of the values and principles that guide the actions of the European Union and its Member States, inside and outside its borders: respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law and respect for human rights.
During his predecessor’s mission, the EU and some European countries sanctioned relatives and associates of Ortega, including his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, and several of his children, under accusations of violating human rights and democracy.
During the anniversary of the Nicaraguan Police, Daniel Ortega railed against the United States, the Netherlands —with whom he broke diplomatic relations— and against the European Union, whom he has called “interventionists.”
