Russian Military Bases Granted Approval by Nicaragua’s Communist Leader

In a surprising move, Nicaragua’s communist dictator, Daniel Ortega, has given approval for Russian military bases to be established in the country.

Russian state news site, Avia.Pro, reported on Monday, August 21, that Ortega signed a decree allowing the deployment of Russian military bases and cruise missiles in Nicaragua.

This decision could have significant repercussions for the geopolitical balance in the region, as Nicaragua is located close to the United States.

The Russian news site emphasized the short distance of only 3000 km between Nicaragua and Washington D.C., warning that missiles stationed in Nicaragua could reach the U.S. capital quickly.

BREAKING:

🇳🇮President Daniel Ortega signed a decree allowing the construction of Russian military bases and the deployment of cruise missiles in Nicaragua.

We are going back to the period of the Cuban Missile Crisis when the United States placed missiles in Turkey, and the… pic.twitter.com/Q87xcGcYCR

— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) August 20, 2023

This development comes as Russia and Nicaragua celebrate the 79th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Nicaragua’s ambassador to Russia, Alba Azucena Torres Mejia, recently expressed her country’s strong allegiance to Russia, stating, “We have proved that we will always be with Russia. We are friends with it, we love and respect this incredible country. I think that Nicaragua will try to develop relations with Russia in all spheres.”

The details of Ortega’s decree are not publicly known, making it difficult to assess the full extent of Nicaragua’s partnership with Russia.

However, Torres Mejia’s statements indicate a growing military alliance between Daniel Ortega and Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega signed a decree that officially allows the entry of the Russian Armed Forces into the country and the construction of military bases with cruise missiles.
It is noted that Russian weapons will not be directed against third countries! pic.twitter.com/UmNF3yMe6X

— Sprinter (@Sprinter99800) August 18, 2023

This situation bears similarities to the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a tense standoff over the installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba.

The response from the White House to this potential threat from Russia is unclear at this time.

The implications of this development are far-reaching, as Nicaragua could become a significant player in the geopolitical arena with the establishment of Russian military bases and missile systems.

This move has the potential to escalate tensions between the United States and Russia, reminiscent of the Cold War era.

As this story continues to unfold, it is evident that the world is closely watching. The decisions made in the coming days and weeks will shape the future of international relations and global security.

This article appeared in Mainstpress and has been published here with permission.