Cardinal urges transparency on Nicaragua Canal

November 25, 2014

Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes of Managua has called for greater transparency from the regime of Daniel Ortega about the Nicaragua Canal.

Construction on the $40-billion canal, which will connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, will begin in December.

The Fides news agency reported that the prelate asked, “How much will those who carry out the work earn? Neither they nor the government have said how much they will earn. There should be nothing to hide, but should be completely transparent.”

 

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Further information:

• Transoceanic canal: Cardinal Brenes calls for transparency (Fides)
• Nicaragua: Studies say canal impact to be minimal (AP)
• Nicaragua Canal (Wikipedia)