Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the passing of former President of Nicaragua, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro [scroll down for Spanish]

The Secretary-General laments the passing of former President of Nicaragua, and the first woman to be democratically elected as president in the Americas, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro. Her presidency is remembered for bringing an end to the civil war and initiating a period of peace and democratization in Nicaragua. The Secretary-General extends his condolences to her family, the Government and the people of Nicaragua.

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El Secretario General lamenta el fallecimiento de la expresidenta de Nicaragua, Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, quien fue la primera mujer presidenta elegida democráticamente en las Américas. Su presidencia es recordada por haber puesto fin a la guerra civil e iniciado un período de paz y democratización en Nicaragua. El Secretario General expresa sus condolencias a la familia, al Gobierno y al pueblo de Nicaragua.