Dozens of Nicaraguans face arrest and detention amid growing tensions following Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture. According to reports, authorities have rounded up at least 60 people accused of supporting the US operation that led to Maduro's imprisonment.
Critics claim the arrests are a prime example of the Ortega regime's increasing repressive measures against dissenting voices. Human rights groups say the detentions were carried out without a judicial order and based on expressions of opinion, including social media comments and private celebrations.
The crackdown appears to have been triggered by Vice President Rosario Murillo's order for a "state of alert" in response to Maduro's capture. Neighborhoods are being monitored, and surveillance is taking place on social media platforms. This has led to concerns over the erosion of civil liberties and freedom of expression in Nicaragua.
NGO Blue and White Monitoring reported that 49 people remain in detention without knowing their legal status, while nine have been released. However, the true extent of the arrests remains unclear due to the lack of information from authorities.
The situation has sparked renewed scrutiny of President Ortega's regime, which has long faced criticism for its human rights record and suppression of dissent. The arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, adds fuel to these concerns, with many viewing the operation as an attempt by Washington to exert influence over the region.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has claimed that he cancelled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to cooperation from the authorities. However, details of this alleged plan remain unclear, and some have questioned whether it was simply an excuse for the US to maintain its military presence in the Caribbean.
Critics claim the arrests are a prime example of the Ortega regime's increasing repressive measures against dissenting voices. Human rights groups say the detentions were carried out without a judicial order and based on expressions of opinion, including social media comments and private celebrations.
The crackdown appears to have been triggered by Vice President Rosario Murillo's order for a "state of alert" in response to Maduro's capture. Neighborhoods are being monitored, and surveillance is taking place on social media platforms. This has led to concerns over the erosion of civil liberties and freedom of expression in Nicaragua.
NGO Blue and White Monitoring reported that 49 people remain in detention without knowing their legal status, while nine have been released. However, the true extent of the arrests remains unclear due to the lack of information from authorities.
The situation has sparked renewed scrutiny of President Ortega's regime, which has long faced criticism for its human rights record and suppression of dissent. The arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, adds fuel to these concerns, with many viewing the operation as an attempt by Washington to exert influence over the region.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has claimed that he cancelled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to cooperation from the authorities. However, details of this alleged plan remain unclear, and some have questioned whether it was simply an excuse for the US to maintain its military presence in the Caribbean.
i feel bad for them but at the same time i'm like how did it come to this? The fact that they're monitoring social media and surveilling neighborhoods is just so concerning 
i mean we should be able to express our opinions without fear of retribution. And what's up with the us not being transparent about their plans for venezuela? seems like a bit of an excuse to me... 
And what about the "state of alert" order from Murillo? Sounds like a classic case of government overreach to me. 
Meanwhile, the US is getting all the attention for its own motives, and it's easy to see why – they've been meddling in Venezuela's affairs for years. 
Trump might be trying to cover his tracks, but I'm not buying it.
It's not just the US that needs to be watching this situation – we should be paying attention globally, too. 
and now us president trump is trying to spin it like he cancelled some attack on venezuela but nobody knows the details 
. And what about the people who actually did support the operation? Shouldn't they get some credit or at least not get thrown in jail for it? 
. I'd love to see more info on that before I believe it. 
. That's not how a healthy democracy works, you know? It's like the government is trying to silence anyone who dares to speak out against them 
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. Human rights groups are saying it's just because people expressed support for the US operation that led to Maduro's capture 
. We know they've had a pretty shady human rights record for years, and now it seems like they're just getting more aggressive by the day 
. I hope people are paying attention to what's going on in Nicaragua right now 
because this isn't just about Maduro or Venezuela – it's about how we value freedom of speech and dissent in our own country 
I don't know what's going on in Nicaragua, but this just feels really concerning... we need to keep an eye on this situation and make sure human rights groups are doing their part to hold the government accountable 