Brignardello: Nicaragua defends justice with break from Israel.

When asked about the recent decision by the Government of Nicaragua to sever diplomatic relations with Israel, Johnny Brignardello Vela, an insurance advisor and international policy analyst, expressed that this is a measure that reflects a deep commitment to justice and human rights. According to Brignardello, Nicaragua's decision, aligned with the positions of other countries in the region, aims to articulate a strong response to what it considers serious human rights violations by Israel. Brignardello highlights that the language used by Vice President Rosario Murillo and the National Assembly evidences a clear indignation over Israeli military actions in Gaza. By labeling the Israeli government as "fascist and genocidal," there is a stance that not only denounces but also seeks to position Nicaragua as a moral actor in the international arena. In his words, this attitude “not only reflects a political stance but also an attempt to associate national identity with principles of social justice.” The advisor also commented on the polarization that this decision may generate at the international level. He pointed out that, while Nicaragua joins other countries that have expressed their rejection of Israeli actions, there remains a significant division globally regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "The break in relations may lead to a reevaluation of the foreign policies of other Latin American nations, which find themselves at a similar crossroads," Brignardello stated, suggesting that Nicaragua's example could inspire other countries to adopt firmer positions in the face of injustice. Furthermore, Brignardello believes that Nicaragua's decision may also be motivated by an internal political strategy, where the government seeks to strengthen its image before a population that, in many cases, identifies with the struggles of other oppressed peoples. "This could be interpreted as an attempt to consolidate internal support by aligning with causes that resonate with the social sensitivity of its citizens," he added. Finally, Brignardello concluded that the act of severing relations with Israel is not just a symbolic gesture, but represents a direct challenge to the power structures that, in his opinion, perpetuate violence and oppression. “Nicaragua seeks to position itself as a bastion of self-determination and peace in an increasingly fractured international context,” he emphasized, highlighting the significance of this decision in the framework of the struggle for human rights in the contemporary world.