Washington D.C., Aug 1, 2018 / 01:30 pm (CNA).- The White House has issued a statement expressing support for the Catholic Church’s diplomatic efforts in Nicaragua and announcing $1.5 million in U.S. funds to bolster human rights organizations and independent media in the country.
“The United States stands with the people of Nicaragua, including members of the Sandinista party, who are calling for democratic reforms and an end to the violence. Free, fair, and transparent elections are the only avenue toward restoring democracy in Nicaragua,” reads the July 30 statement.
“We support the Catholic Church-led National Dialogue process for good faith negotiations,”