Indeed, the day after the congress Baltodano called for the removal of Ramirez as head of the Sandinista Bench and the firing of Carlos Fernando Chamorro, the editor of the pro-FSLN daily Barricada . But every day that passes is a day lost. Sandinistas including FSLN Representative to North America Magda Enriquez have advocated bringing together all sectors to the left of the extreme right to prevent an ultra-right victory in 1996. The rightwing, however, discounted chances of a split. They will have to live with their defeat, but within the party.
Nobody has the absolute truth.
What's important for the farm sector is that a united FSLN promote the participation of campesinos and recognize its past mistakes in setting policies for the countryside. To gain the support of the farmers the party must be realistic and develop a program that will mean real progress for them and their families. The party's success or failure in reaching and revitalizing the many disaffected Sandinistas will be the critical factor in 1996 and beyond. Please send check or money order payable to Nicaragua Solidarity Network at 339 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10012. Back issues and source materials are available on request.