Nicaraguan authorities have rounded up dozens of civilians on suspicion of supporting the capture and trial of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to a human rights watchdog group. At least 60 people have been detained under the pretext of celebrating or expressing support for the operation, with many still held without knowing their fate.
The arrests appear to be part of a broader crackdown by the Ortega regime, which has long maintained close ties with Maduro and his allies. The arrests were reportedly carried out under a state of alert ordered by Vice President Rosario Murillo following Maduro's capture, with surveillance conducted in neighborhoods and on social media.
Critics say the arrests are an example of the Nicaraguan government's growing repressive tactics against dissenting voices. "This new wave of repression is carried out without a judicial order and is based solely on expressions of opinion," said Blue and White Monitoring, an NGO that tracks human rights abuses in Nicaragua.
The group notes that the crackdown is part of a broader pattern of censorship and surveillance under Ortega's rule. The arrest spree appears to be aimed at silencing critics who have voiced support for Maduro's capture and trial.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of plans for further military action against Venezuela, citing the country's cooperation on oil infrastructure and the release of political prisoners. However, Trump left unclear whether he had genuinely cancelled plans for fresh strikes or simply opted not to carry out any immediate attacks.
The US navy remains present in the Caribbean, leaving Washington with the ability to launch a surprise attack on Venezuela at short notice. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the US and Nicaragua, which have been exacerbated by Ortega's regime's alignment with Maduro and its crackdown on dissenting voices.
The arrests appear to be part of a broader crackdown by the Ortega regime, which has long maintained close ties with Maduro and his allies. The arrests were reportedly carried out under a state of alert ordered by Vice President Rosario Murillo following Maduro's capture, with surveillance conducted in neighborhoods and on social media.
Critics say the arrests are an example of the Nicaraguan government's growing repressive tactics against dissenting voices. "This new wave of repression is carried out without a judicial order and is based solely on expressions of opinion," said Blue and White Monitoring, an NGO that tracks human rights abuses in Nicaragua.
The group notes that the crackdown is part of a broader pattern of censorship and surveillance under Ortega's rule. The arrest spree appears to be aimed at silencing critics who have voiced support for Maduro's capture and trial.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of plans for further military action against Venezuela, citing the country's cooperation on oil infrastructure and the release of political prisoners. However, Trump left unclear whether he had genuinely cancelled plans for fresh strikes or simply opted not to carry out any immediate attacks.
The US navy remains present in the Caribbean, leaving Washington with the ability to launch a surprise attack on Venezuela at short notice. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the US and Nicaragua, which have been exacerbated by Ortega's regime's alignment with Maduro and its crackdown on dissenting voices.
... like or not it's shocking that people are being rounded up just for showing support for Maduro, what if they were just innocent bystanders? 60+ people detained without knowing their fate? that's a red flag, you know? Nicaragua's got some serious issues with human rights and freedom of speech, but this takes the cake 
... on one hand i get it, Ortega's regime is trying to assert control, but on the other hand, this kind of crackdown only creates more unrest and fuel for the fire 
... Trump canceling plans for military action? seems like a good thing, but at the same time, US presence in the Caribbean is still there, waiting to pounce 
... it's all so complicated 
. Like, can't they see how crazy it is to support a coup attempt? 
The fact that dozens of civilians got arrested just for expressing their opinions or celebrating with friends is totally unacceptable 
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It's all just a big game of cat and mouse, and innocent people are getting hurt in the process 
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I'm so worried about these people being arrested 
in Nicaragua! What's going on with the government? It's like they're trying to stifle everyone's freedom of speech 
. We need 2 b more outspoken about this 
Can't we all just get along & respect each other's opinions 
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sounds like some pretty sketchy stuff going down. 60+ people detained without knowing what's gonna happen to them... that's just scary 
Nicaragua is basically living in fear of Ortega's regime right now. US presence in the Caribbean still means they can swoop in and attack Venezuela at any moment, which is just a recipe for disaster 
. Like, where's the due process? It feels like they're more interested in silencing dissenting voices than actually addressing any real concerns 
... didn't think it was this serious. But hey, at least we've got some NGOs like Blue and White Monitoring keeping an eye on things 
. Still, something's gotta change on both sides before this whole thing gets out of hand 
. It's also interesting to note how this crackdown is part of a broader pattern of censorship and surveillance under Ortega's rule 
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, might be seen as a pragmatic move given Venezuela's cooperation on oil infrastructure and the release of political prisoners. However, it doesn't necessarily mean that tensions between the US and Nicaragua have dissipated entirely 
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meanwhile, trump is all about "cooperation" on oil infrastructure... what does he really want from venezuela? 
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they're saying it's gonna get worse before it gets better, but idk about that... the lack of access to basic necessities like food and water is really taking a toll on people's lives over there. and meanwhile, nicaragua's still dealing with its own crisis after the recent crackdowns 
can't help but wonder if we'll ever see some peace in these countries
I mean, I get it, the Ortega regime is super worried about dissenting voices, but arresting 60+ people without knowing their fate? That's just crazy talk! It's like they're trying to outdo each other in a game of "who can be the most repressive." 
And now Trump's all like "oh, I cancelled plans for military action"... yeah right, we've heard that one before. 
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. It's like they're trying to create a culture of fear where anyone who expresses dissenting opinions gets arrested or worse 
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. We can't just sit back and watch as Nicaragua becomes a dictatorship 
! Like, 60 people are being detained just for expressing support for the capture of Maduro? That's not even a thing, you know? They're basically silencing anyone who disagrees with them. And now they're using surveillance to monitor everyone's online activity? It's like, totally not cool 
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