The regime of dictator Daniel Ortega, in Nicaragua, started to arrest people who publicly celebrated the arrest of the now former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, according to reports from journalists and independent outlets.
According to Nicaraguan journalist Miguel Mendoza, at least 15 people have already been detained in the country following demonstrations in favor of Maduro’s arrest. The action is part of the increase in internal repression following the capture of the Chavista leader, which took place on Saturday (3). In addition to the arrests, the Ortega regime increased surveillance and issued orders for public officials to express loyalty to Chavismo on social media, under threat of being classified as “traitors”.
The independent portal 100% News reported that several people were kidnapped or detained after making social media posts related to Maduro’s arrest. According to the vehicle, the offensive seeks to silence critical opinions and prevent symbolic demonstrations of support for the events in Venezuela.
The Nicaraguan regime released a statement after Maduro’s capture calling for the Chavista’s freedom and saying that it “supported the former Venezuelan dictator from the bottom of my heart.”
After the US operation in Venezuela, the Sandinista regime also intensified territorial control. As reported by 100% Newsjoint patrols by the police and the Armed Forces were activated in neighborhoods and state institutions from Sunday (4), with a reinforcement of the military presence in urban areas of the capital Managua and other cities.
