‘This is huge’: Nicaragua frees 222 political prisoners and flies them to US:
Daughter of former foreign minister Francisco Aguirre-Sacasa says he is among ...
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Nicaragua releases over 200 political prisoners and sends them to the US: The Nicaraguan government released more than 200 political prisoners ...
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Nicaragua releases over 200 political prisoners and sends them to the U.S.: The Government of Nicaragua decided unilaterally to release 222 individuals whom they ...
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Nicaragua Frees Hundreds of Political Prisoners to the U.S.: The authoritarian government of Daniel Ortega handed over 222 prisoners as a way to signal a desire ...
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- Nicaragua has officially severed diplomatic ties with Israel, increasing Israel's international isolation amid the ongoing Gaza war.
- Vice President Rosario Murillo announced the decision following a congressional resolution coinciding with the first anniversary of the Gaza conflict on October 7.
- The Palestinian government welcomed this move, expressing hope that it would inspire other nations to hold Israel accountable for its actions against the Palestinian people.
- In Latin America, significant opposition to Israel's military actions has emerged, with countries like Brazil and Colombia also cutting ties with Israel.
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- A Nicaraguan judge orders the confiscation of all assets of a prestigious Jesuit university.
- The university receives a letter informing them that all assets will be transferred to the government.
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- Bishop Rolando Alvarez was among 222 political detainees released by dictator Daniel Ortega.
- According to Humberto Ortega, the president may be hoping for relief from US sanctions or to avoid new sanctions.
- In an interview with Telemundo, Biden stated that while the release of prisoners was a positive step, "We believe all political prisoners should be released."
- Although the release of 222 political prisoners is commendable, Nicaragua remains one of the world's bloodiest dictatorships.
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- On March 3, 2020, university students in Managua demonstrate for the release of political prisoners held by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government.
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- While the release of the prisoners was welcomed, Wilma Nunez, president of the Nicaragua Center for Human Rights, said in a statement that "deportation is a legal term that applies to foreigners who commit crimes in a country."
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