During a speech last night at the 30th Graduation Ceremony of Cadets at the “General of Division José Dolores Estrada Vado” Higher Center for Military Studies, the president congratulated the young graduates of that institution.

He stressed that these officers “are not graduating to harm anyone,” but rather as part of an Army whose Commander-in-Chief—he recalled—has been clear about its fundamental mission: to defend peace and protect Nicaraguan families, in coordination with the National Police.

Ortega emphasized that the military also safeguards the borders against drug trafficking and carries out development support work, such as the construction and repair of roads in rural areas where permanent road infrastructure has not yet arrived.

These tasks, he said, facilitate transit and improve the living conditions of communities.

The head of State said that the new officers will contribute directly to the country’s stability, recalling that in recent years “there have been attempts to end the peace,” but the people have demonstrated their conviction to reject coups d’état or acts of terrorism, as they destroy national security and well-being.

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