Signs of economic hope at century's end. (Jesuit Fr. Xabier Gorostiaga, economist and head of Central American University in Managua, Nicaragua encouraged by recent summit meetings)(Interview) From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: January 12, 1996| Author: Wirpsa, Leslie | COPYRIGHT 1996 National Catholic Reporter. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Nicaragua the poorest country in Central America is a symbol of the imbalance of wealth between North and South nations. A rich elite and international banking control the wealth. The poor in Nicaragua have land but no way to develope it. Recent summits give rise to hope for economic democratization.

This year has been bleak for prospects of economic justice worldwide: Chronicles of poor getting poorer and rich getting richer abound. Christmas, though reminds us that miracles occur ...

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