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Behind Ortega’s Plan to Admit Cubans Without a Visa

Reinaldo Escobar, of the Cuban digital site 14yMedio, explains that the news “has caused a great impact” and provoked “a lot of discussion”.

The head of Cenidh did not rule out that she could be arrested at any time, especially if she tries to leave the country.

Cuba “became a gigantic jail”, says a reporter from the island, after the citizens organized on social media to go out and protest.

I was asked by the Real News network to talk about Nicaragua, a country very dear to me, as Cuba, the founding reason for Havana Times.

“I think the isolation is growing. It seems to me that the Ortega and Murillo regime cannot hide behind a supposed ideological adherence”

Saily was one of the signees of the request to hold a peaceful protest for change, an initiative denied authorization by the Government.

The Ortega regime committed crimes against humanity during the 2018 anti-government demonstrations, but still has its supporters.

Four young Nicaraguans say they don’t identify with any political party, and reject the age-old practice of pacts and strongman figures.

Kevin Casas, General Secretary of the organization International IDEA, warns of limits of international pressure on the Nicaraguan rulers.

“There has to be consequences and Latin America must rise to this challenge,” stresses Zovatto in an interview on the Esta Noche program.