From: Ad 

Ad wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6117704.stm
>
> "Nicaragua's former leader, Daniel Ortega, has won the country's
> presidential election.
>
> The one-time revolutionary has 38%, nine points ahead of his
> conservative rival Eduardo Montealegre, with more than 91% of votes
> counted.
>
> Mr Montealegre conceded to his rival, but said he would hold him to
> account for his promises to promote business and free trade.
>
> The US pledged to work with Nicaragua's leaders, if they back democracy.
>
> "The United States is committed to the Nicaraguan people," said White
> House National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe.
>
> "We will work with their leaders based on their commitment to and
> actions in support of Nicaragua's democratic future."
>
> Washington had previously warned that Mr Ortega's election could lose
> Nicaragua US aid.
>
> Regional leaders were quick to congratulate Mr Ortega, including a
> leftist ally from his earlier period in power, Cuban President Fidel
> Castro.
>
> In a statement read on Cuban TV, he hailed a "Sandinista victory that
> fills our people with happiness".
>
> And Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, a firm opponent of US policy in
> Latin America, enthused: "Latin America is leaving forever its role as
> the backyard of the North American empire. Yankee go home!" "
>
>
> Adam


BTW I did love the ambiguity of reference in the statement:

"The US pledged to work with Nicaragua's leaders, if they back democracy."

If Nicaragua or the US backs democracy? They did their best to subvert it
prior to the election so....

Adam

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