Paulo Abrao: "Ortega’s political trials are baseless" Paulo Abrao: "Ortega’s political trials are baseless" “The totalitarianism in Nicaragua is beyond comparison with other situations in the region,” the Brazilian attorney affirmed Redacción Confidencial · 10 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Confiscation of universities is “the biggest and most damaging” ordered by Ortega Confiscation of universities is “the biggest and most damaging” ordered by Ortega The new universities created by the National Assembly are unconstitutional and put education and private property security at risk Redacción Confidencial · 9 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
University closures move the country back towards the “dark ages” University closures move the country back towards the “dark ages” Outraged students demand the reinstatement of their universities’ legal status. A prominent academic warns of the loss of university autonomy Redacción Confidencial · 8 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Costa Rica heads to a runoff between Figueres and Chaves Costa Rica heads to a runoff between Figueres and Chaves With 87.7% of the votes counted, Figueres has 27.3% of the votes, while Chaves has 16.7%. There were 23 other candidates for president Redacción Confidencial · 8 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Miguel Mora and María Fernanda Flores also convicted by Ortega’s justice system Miguel Mora and María Fernanda Flores also convicted by Ortega’s justice system They were found guilty of alleged “undermining” and “conspiracy”, concluding the first week of the political trials in “the new Chipote” Redacción Confidencial · 7 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Dora Maria Tellez and Lesther Aleman found guilty in mock political trials Dora Maria Tellez and Lesther Aleman found guilty in mock political trials Prosecution asks for fifteen-year sentences for both, and that both be inhibited from ever holding public office. Redacción Confidencial · 6 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Ernesto Medina: “Ortega has no interest in a dialogue” Ernesto Medina: “Ortega has no interest in a dialogue” University expert sees no possibility of a dialogue with the regime under the current circumstances. Redacción Confidencial · 6 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
International law can prosecute crimes against humanity International law can prosecute crimes against humanity Alexandro Alvarez, former MESENI coordinator, explains the options for prosecuting those who acted against the Nicaraguan people. Iván Olivares · 4 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Ortega's justice system declares political prisoner Ana Margarita Vijil guilty Ortega's justice system declares political prisoner Ana Margarita Vijil guilty She was convicted for her work in defense of human rights, points out her family. In the record, she signed identifying herself as a political prisoner Redacción Confidencial · 4 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Ortega strips more universities and schools of legal status Ortega strips more universities and schools of legal status Five universities and post-secondary programs had their legal status abruptly cancelled on February 2, along with parochial schools Redacción Confidencial · 3 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021