politics
May 8, 2026
Murillo distrusts her son Laureano Ortega, suggests ex-US official
The former US Chargé d'Affaires in Managua asserts that Murillo's extreme paranoia extends to her own son.
TL;DR
- Former US Chargé d'Affaires Kevin O’Reilly described the Ortega-Murillo regime as exhibiting extreme paranoia.
- Decisions within the government are consistently deferred to the Ortega family residence, 'El Carmen'.
- This paranoia extends to the couple's own family, with a lack of trust placed even on their son, Laureano Ortega.
- Despite Laureano Ortega's increasing state assignments, Murillo reportedly requires individual authorization for his actions, ensuring her oversight.
- O’Reilly suggested Murillo's harsh measures against opponents and state workers are a result of her fear of betrayal.