Does he deserve a seat at the RAE? Campaign launched against Sergio Ramírez's candidacy
Juan Lorenzo Holmann, Luciano García, and Medardo Mairena among the signatories of the letter asking the RAE not to elect Ramírez.
TL;DR
- Sergio Ramírez has been proposed by the RAE to fill the seat vacated by Mario Vargas Llosa.
- A campaign has been launched by 53 people, including Juan Lorenzo Holmann and Medardo Mairena, to reconsider Ramírez's nomination.
- Critics cite Ramírez's past role as vice president during Daniel Ortega's 1980s dictatorship, accusing him of involvement in human rights violations and corruption.
- A letter to the RAE's director accuses Ramírez of complicity in grave human rights violations and calls for reconsideration of his candidacy.
- Ramírez has responded to the criticisms, stating that his participation in the revolution should be viewed in the context of the time and questioning his critics' authority.
- Ramírez himself was later persecuted, denationalized, and exiled by Daniel Ortega during his second dictatorship.
- The election for the RAE seat is scheduled for May 21st.