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New problems following the breakdown of Nicaraguan peace talks have made the situation in Nicaragua even more critical to the national security interests of the United States.
I recently co-sponsored legislation in the House of Representatives that would require the Administration to make monthly reports to Congress on the extent to which Nicaragua has undertaken democractic reforms. The Sandinista government must be held accountable for its commitments to promote democracy and human rights.
This bill, H.R. 4285, is a straightforward method of helping Congress and the American public determine whether the Sandinista government is making any progress toward true democracy. The guidelines established in the bill are those already agreed to by the Sandinista regime and include free and open elections, due process and fair trials, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly and movement, and freedom of religion.
Especially in light of recent developments, monthly reports would give members of Congress and others who are trying to monitor carefully the peace process a clear indication of whether or not the Sandinistas are sticking to their promises for democratic reform.
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