Objectives | Socialist Action 1983

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The objectives Reagan has been pursuing since he came to power are: • the downfall of the Sandinista government In forefront of this policy is strengthening the military apparatus duras • restoration of US military fluence Guatemala, declined since Carter's aid cut off in 1977 • a resolution of the conflict between Guatemala and Belize, to ensure that the United States has a base of operation and influence in Belize recruitment of Costa Rica to the ranks of US influence and bringing about the rearmament of Costa Rica.

_ think that the overal aim of these policies is to pacify the region ana to re-create te regional millary alliance (CONDECA) which existed in the 1960s - and to bring into that alliance Guatemala, Honduras the Salvadorean army.

This military strategy goes hand in hand with a propaganda and military offensive. During Reagan's trip last December he met kios Montt in Hon duras, and shortly after that we heard that the White House was resuming arms sales.

The US government needs to convince congressional opinion that progress towards 'peace' 'democracy' is being made. I think that US pressure for the elections in Honduras in November '81, the election in Salvador in March '82 and the formation of the Central American Democratic Community in January '82 are all part of this.

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