The Embassy of Nicaragua in South Africa hosted a vibrant commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the Sandinista Popular Revolution at its Waterkloof premises. <\/p>\n
The event, attended by dignitaries including ambassadors and diplomats from Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, Iran, Sahrawi Republic and Vietnam, as well as representatives from the ANC, SACP, and South African youth organisations, marked a historic reflection on Nicaragua\u2019s transformative journey since 19 July 1979.<\/p>\n
H.E. Ambassador Danilo Chang Cash opened the event with a stirring address, emphasising the revolution\u2019s enduring legacy of justice, freedom, and dignity. He highlighted Nicaragua\u2019s strides in social equity, noting the revolution\u2019s role in fostering hope and self-determination. \u201cThe Sandinista Revolution reshaped Nicaragua, empowering communities and affirming our commitment to inclusive progress,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
The keynote address by H.E. John Hodgson Deerings, Presidential Advisor for Nicaragua\u2019s Southern Caribbean Coast and parliamentarian, provided a detailed recounting of the revolution\u2019s history and its profound impact. He underscored the autonomy granted to the Caribbean Coast\u2019s Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities, including the Miskitu, Mayagna, Rama, Ulwa, Gar\u00edfuna, and Creole peoples. \u201cThe Statute of Autonomy has preserved ancestral cultures and empowered these communities to shape their future,\u201d Deerings said. He cited significant achievements: over 30% of Nicaragua\u2019s territory is now legally recognized as communal property, ensuring sustainable resource use and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n
Deerings also detailed Nicaragua\u2019s developmental strides under the National Plan to Fight Poverty. Primary education coverage exceeds 97%, illiteracy has dropped to 4.5%, and life expectancy has risen to 75 years. Maternal mortality has decreased by 58% since 2006, and 99% of the population enjoys electricity access, with 80% from renewable sources. Women\u2019s leadership thrives, with over 50% parliamentary representation, ranking Nicaragua fourth globally.<\/p>\n
The event concluded with refreshments and renewed calls for solidarity with South Africa, Cuba, Venezuela, Palestine, and Iran, reinforcing Nicaragua\u2019s commitment to global justice and cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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