During the First Forum of Progressive Governments in Latin America, the President of Spain and leader of the Socialist International (IS), Pedro Sánchez, reiterated his “total and resounding” commitment and that of this organization to democracy and freedom in Nicaragua.
According to the EFE news agency, the Spanish ruler reaffirmed its support for Nicaraguans during his speech at the meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Committee of progressive governments, which was convened in Santo Domingo on Sunday, March 26, coinciding with the celebration of the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit.
“Our commitment to democracy in Nicaragua is total and resounding,” said the Spanish ruler, who stressed that his administration has offered nationality to citizens of the Central American country who have been declared stateless by the Daniel Ortega regime.
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In this regard, he pointed out that Spain has taken “transcendental” steps together with other governments to face what he considers an injustice.
He also explained that there are many Nicaraguans who are applying for Spanish nationality in response to the offer made by his Government.
Spain recently reported that so far it has received applications for nationality from 81 Nicaraguans declared stateless by the Ortega regime. In addition, he reiterated that the proposal is open to all citizens expelled from the Central American country, which currently number more than 300 Nicaraguans.
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, informed EFE that the document that will allow stateless persons to obtain Spanish nationality “by nature letter” as it is the fastest way to achieve it without having to meet the requirements of origin, option or residence as required in these cases.
Albares insisted that the Spanish government’s offer is addressed to all Nicaraguans who are or may be in that situation, which he classified as “absolutely meaningless.” Even if these people decide to stay in other Central American countries or the United States and are not going to move to Spain, “this will not be an obstacle for Spanish nationality to cover and protect them,” added the minister.
As for the travel and risk situations that Nicaraguans declared stateless by the dictatorship may run, the official assures that the government will help them travel and “start a new life here for as long as necessary.”
