Military coup and government takeover in Grenada lead to international condemnation and concerns for stability.

General Hudson Austin declared a military government following the orchestration of a second coup in Grenada. The country had already been dealing with political instability and turmoil. Prior to the coup, Grenada was under the control of the New Jewel Movement (NJM), a Marxist-Leninist vanguard party that had taken power through an earlier coup, leading to a one-party rule. The internal disagreements within the NJM leadership climaxed when Prime Minister Maurice Bishop was placed under house arrest. This sparked widespread protests by his supporters, who subsequently freed him. However, the situation quickly escalated into violence. Bishop, along with several members of his cabinet and supporters, were captured and executed. In the wake of these events, General Austin, a key figure associated with the NJM's military wing, took control and announced the formation of a military government. The new government cited the restoration of order and stability as their primary responsibility. This period saw increased tensions both domestically and internationally, as the Cold War dynamics influenced the regional geopolitics. The immediate international response included strong condemnation of the actions. Concerns were raised regarding the safety of foreign nationals on the island, leading to fears of a potential international intervention. The coup and subsequent military rule highlighted the volatile political landscape within Grenada at the time, emphasizing the tensions between various factions vying for power. The impact of the coup and Austin’s declaration reverberated beyond Grenada, affecting diplomatic relations and shaping the geopolitical scenario in the Caribbean. Countries globally responded with varying degrees of political and economic actions, reflecting their stance on the newly formed military government and the preceding events leading up to the coup. #MoofLife #GrenadaCoup #HudsonAustin #MilitaryGovernment #PoliticalInstability #NewJewelMovement