Daniel Ortega’s regime expelled the International Committee of the Red Cross from Nicaragua

He International Red Cross (ICRC) announced on Monday The end of his humanitarian work Inside NicaraguaA step liberation He assured that it was withdrawn by the authorities of that country.

“At the request of the Nicaraguan authorities, Mr ICRC His is closed Office in ManaguaThus ends his humanitarian work in the country,” the delegation dated in its letter Mexico City.

In the month of March 2022Rule by a left-wing dictator Daniel Ortega had expelled the representative of ICRC In Nicaragua, Thomas S.

organism and The Ortega government They signed in January 2019 A Agreement to visit Imprisoned people. He ICRC He opened his mission a year ago, when the dictator faced three months objections He left some 300 people diedAccording to UNas well as numerous wounded and prisoners.

The delegation recalled its mission, In addition to prison visitsSupport for work Local Red CrossBefore it was closed Nicaragua Congress.

This support is focused Re-establish the connection between, as well as within, prisoners and their families Training of security forces In the application International Human Rights.

In May this year, the Legislaturedominates Sandinista front De Ortega unanimously approved the dissolution Nicaraguan Red CrossOperated from 1931After accusing her Violate neutrality In demonstrations that the government condemned as an attempt Conspiracy Providers of this America.

He also decided Confiscate their property And instead of a A company linked to Govt.

The ruling party’s rejection of Local Red Cross Because their volunteers attended Opposition protesters were injured In objectionsAccording to the media Resistance (published abroad).

The Regional representation of ICRC for Mexico and Central America “Reiterating its availability Resume your conversation And Humanitarian action in Nicaragua“Added liberation.

More than 2,000 private companies Banned in Nicaragua Accused To break the lawsincluding business associations and Catholic universities.

June countered Ortega’s proposal 2022 He Congress closed The Nicaraguan Academy of Languages and many others 82 NGOsCharged with illegal activities.

He finished last March Relations with the VaticanAfter Pope Francisco to describe The Ortega government “A brutal despotism.”

last week, Nicaragua He also retired Ambassador at Buenos Aires After arriving Argentine Presidency of Javier MManagua has been a frequent critic of the government.

And a few days ago, the owner of the local franchise Miss Universe, Karen CelebrityHe then submitted his resignation Competition Nicaragua wins Shaneice PalaciosThe first Central American to be crowned in Ceremony held in El Salvador.

The celebrity alleged custody “Conspiracy”, “treason” and “money laundering” followed massive celebrations in the streets, despite a ban on demonstrations. 2018.

The Vice President and Ortega’s wife, Rosario MurilloHe said the celebration led to a “destructive plot”.

(With information from AFP)