Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has stirred controversy by comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to Nazi Germany’s Adolf Hitler. Ortega made these comments during an event marking the 45th anniversary of the Nicaraguan police, where he criticized Netanyahu for his policies, which he likened to those of the Nazis.
Ortega did not hold back in his criticism, calling Netanyahu “the son of the devil” and accusing him of practicing a policy of terror similar to that of Hitler. He also took aim at Israel’s Western allies, warning that their actions could lead to a “total war” or result in defeat.
Zelensky also received criticism from Ortega, who labeled him “another Nazi” and accused him of trying to provoke NATO into a war with Russia. This comes after Nicaragua formally severed ties with Israel, citing the “brutal genocide” against the Palestinian people.
This latest controversy underscores the complex relationship between Nicaragua and Israel, which has seen periods of severed diplomatic ties in the past. Ortega’s bold statements are likely to fuel further debate and discussion.