Opositores nicaragüenses piden a Laura Fernández mantener presión al régimen de Ortega
Las organizaciones opositoras agrupadas en la Plataforma de Unidad por la Democracia solicitaron a la presidenta electa de Costa Rica mantener la presión diplomática regional contra el régimen de Daniel Ortega y Rosario Murillo, y exigir la liberación de los presos políticos en Nicaragua
TL;DR
- Nicaraguan opposition groups urged Costa Rican President-elect Laura Fernández to maintain diplomatic pressure on the Ortega-Murillo regime.
- They requested continued diplomatic actions for the immediate release of political prisoners, restoration of constitutional order, respect for human rights, and freedom of the press in Nicaragua.
- The opposition expressed confidence that Fernández's government will strengthen humanitarian support for Nicaraguan refugees and migrants in Costa Rica.
- Nicaragua has been experiencing a political and social crisis since April 2018, exacerbated by controversial elections in November 2021.
- Approximately 400,000 Nicaraguans reside in Costa Rica, making it a primary destination for those fleeing the crisis.
- The PUDE congratulated Costa Rica on its transparent elections and praised Fernández's leadership, calling it a historic moment for the region and a milestone for women's political participation.