In an unusual public address, President Daniel Ortega confronted rising tensions with the United States following its designation of his administration as an “adversary.” He firmly dismissed these allegations as stemming from a long history of American interference in Latin American affairs. Emphasizing Nicaragua’s resolve to maintain its sovereignty and independence, he stated that external pressures would not deter their national agenda. Furthermore, he suggested that these accusations are politically motivated attempts to undermine his government while destabilizing regional harmony.

Ortega underscored the necessity for solidarity among Latin American nations in resisting perceived U.S. dominance. He…