Nicaraguan opposition asks Costa Rica to exclude regime's foreign minister from handover ceremony
Nicaraguan democratic and human rights organizations requested the Government of Costa Rica reconsider the possible participation of the regime's foreign minister, Valdrack Jaentschke, in the power transfer ceremony on May 8, citing his alleged role in transnational repression against exiles.
TL;DR
- Nicaraguan opposition and human rights organizations are calling on Costa Rica to reconsider the invitation of Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke to the May 8 power transfer ceremony.
- The groups cite a UN report accusing Jaentschke of playing a key role in a network targeting exiled Nicaraguans through surveillance, intimidation, and harassment.
- They argue that allowing officials accused of human rights violations to participate would contradict Costa Rica's position as a defender of democracy and a refuge for persecuted Nicaraguans.
- The organizations urged the Costa Rican government to avoid legitimizing officials involved in political persecution and called on the Costa Rican people to peacefully support exiled individuals and democratic principles.