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Exiled Nicaraguan Students: “Hard to Consider Returning”

Three students and two professionals explain why going back to Nicaragua isn’t in their plans, as they contemplate a future in other lands.

Muñoz was a political prisoner twice. She was accused of cybercrimes in a setup that involved the bishop of Granada, Monsignor Solorzano.

“We thought this would never end, but God heard us,” says one of the 135 exiles. Former prisoners confirm physical and psychological torture.

Many young people in Cuba give up their studies to become street vendors, messengers, and cobblers. Leonel is 24 and left his music classes.

Ileana de Jesus lives with her diabetic mother. The years of the pandemic and monetary reforms have diminished her purchasing power.

Jorge Castañeda: Cuba is the only government that truly has influence over Maduro and the Venezuelan Armed Forces.

“People underestimate garbage, especially in this poor country, but some throw away things that are still useful: wood, rebar, furniture.”

Alina asks for my help at the ATM; she needs to withdraw money from her card. She’s 82 and has been standing in line for a long time.

Jennie Lincoln: there is no evidence of an alleged hack; Maduro should be proud of the Venezuelan electronic voting system.

The Venezuelan opposition leader affirmed that “all Maduro has left” is the support of the high military command.