The World - News from May 28, 1985
The Nicaraguan Indian rebel group Misurasata broke off peace talks in Colombia with the leftist Managua government, saying the negotiations are at an impasse. “The dialogue is stalled because of the intransigence and inflexibility of the government in not recognizing the historical rights of the Indians,” said Misurasata leader Brooklyn Rivera, whose group includes Miskito, Sumo and Rama Indians. Rivera said the organization will continue to abide by an agreement to avoid “offensive military action” against the government.
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