Two more potential Ortega challengers detained in Nicaragua
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09/06/2021 - 06:26 Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has been accused of authoritarian rule and the brutal suppression of opposition Marvin RECINOS AFP/File 2 min
Managua (AFP)
Nicaraguan authorities on Tuesday detained two more potential presidential candidates, for a total of four, as a crackdown by President Daniel Ortega deepened ahead of elections later this year.
Felix Maradiaga was held after appearing at the public ministry where prosecutors are investigating him for alleged acts against sovereignty, terrorism and backing international sanctions against the government.
And Juan Sebastian Chamorro Garcia the cousin of another detained candidate, Cristiana Chamorro was arrested for inciting foreign interference in internal affairs and the organization with funding from foreign powers to perpetrate terrorist acts, according to a police statement.