politics
April 1, 2026
Fernando Fuentes Fraile, right-hand man of Camila Ortega Murillo, dies
The Venezuela-born coordinator of Nicaragua Diseña passed away at 62 from a heart attack, having become one of Camila Ortega Murillo's trusted operators in recent years.
TL;DR
- Fernando Fuentes Fraile, coordinator of Nicaragua Diseña, died at 62 from a heart attack.
- He was a trusted operator for Camila Ortega Murillo, daughter of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
- Fuentes Fraile, originally from Venezuela, had lived in Nicaragua for over three decades.
- He was a fashion designer and played a role in Miss Nicaragua.
- He also worked as a teacher and in entrepreneurship before becoming involved with Nicaragua Diseña.
- Nicaragua Diseña is described as a showcase for officialism and is reportedly financed with public funds.
- Rosario Murillo referred to him as a key figure in fashion and design in Nicaragua.