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Relatives of Ortega’s Latest Political Prisoners Speak Out

This week the relatives of 36 political prisoners joined together in a pronouncement on the status of their loved ones.

Orozco himself accused in absentia, speaks about his work to promote dialogue and democracy: “All the political prisoners are innocent.”

Despite insufficient proof, & the Prosecution failing to demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt their guilt, they’re going to be found guilty.

Nicaraguan government opponents warn that the concentration of power looming in El Salvador has been happening in Nicaragua for several years.

The OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression reports that there is no Rule of Law is these countries, nor safeguards for journalists.

Relatives don’t know what the government is accusing him of to justify his arrest, & demand he be included on the list of political prisoners.

Speaking might seem like the most normal thing in life. However, we’ve met many women who would barely say their name…

Psychological abuse is as serious as physical torture, according to international human rights conventions and treaties.

With Diaz and Aguirre, 35 opposition leaders under arrest who have been accused by the Interior Ministry in the last 11 days.

I fear that it was the kind of pragmatism – which has characterized the Ortega-Murillo regime – and not the government’s benevolence.