Nicaragua ends relations with Taiwan

In an announcement, Taiwan's international ministry expressed "pain and regret" on the information and mentioned it might in flip sever diplomatic relations with Nicaragua, halt bilateral cooperation, and evacuate staffers from the nation."The Ortega presidency disregarded the long-term friendship between Taiwanese and Nicaraguan that shared weal and woe. We are very sorry to see that," it mentioned, referring to Nicaragua's just lately reelected chief Daniel Ortega."Taiwan as a part of international society has the right to diplomatic relations with other countries. We will continue to promote "Steadfast Diplomacy" to expand our international surviving space, dedicating ourselves into maintaining regional peace and stability, fighting for the international status that we deserve, and protecting this nation's interests and the benefit of the people," the assertion additionally mentioned.Nicaragua's announcement leaves a bit greater than a dozen nations worldwide that keep official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, together with fellow Central American nations Honduras and Guatemala.This is a growing story.