The Ortega-Putin Connection and the Nicaraguan Army The Ortega-Putin Connection and the Nicaraguan Army Putin considers the “reelection” of the Nicaraguan tyrant was “an overwhelming” victory and military agreements are kept secret. Octavio Enríquez · 2 de marzo 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Ortega, the “anti-imperialist”, surrenders to Russian interests Ortega, the “anti-imperialist”, surrenders to Russian interests Moscow has authority to respond to alleged threats to international information security from Nicaragua, according to an agreement signed in 2021 Octavio Enríquez · 1 de marzo 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
What house arrest means for Ortega’s political prisoners What house arrest means for Ortega’s political prisoners Isolated in their own homes, without telephones or any means of communication; nevertheless, they now have access to better nutrition and family visits Redacción Confidencial · 1 de marzo 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Backing Russia in its invasion of Ukraine will be “costly” for Ortega Backing Russia in its invasion of Ukraine will be “costly” for Ortega Russian foreign policy expert believes Putin is hopeful that Ortega will “be able to provide some symbolic support” in the Ukrainian crisis. Redacción Confidencial · 28 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
EU raises Ukrainian flag in Managua as Ortega backs Putin EU raises Ukrainian flag in Managua as Ortega backs Putin The European delegation noted it raises the Ukrainian flag “as a symbol of solidarity and in support of the sovereignty, peace and freedom of Ukraine” Redacción Confidencial · 27 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
The Lesther factor: Ortega’s onslaught on the universities The Lesther factor: Ortega’s onslaught on the universities In closing eight private universities, Daniel Ortega has demonstrated that his aim is to silence critical thinking and end academic freedom. Leonardo Oliva* · 26 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Sergio Ramirez: Nicaragua has “the only esoteric regime in the world” Sergio Ramirez: Nicaragua has “the only esoteric regime in the world” Exiled writer points out that “the regime’s only weapon is repression, and that obviously wears out in the long run” Redacción Confidencial · 25 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Ortega supports Putin’s deployment of troops to Ukraine after recognizing separatist regions Ortega supports Putin’s deployment of troops to Ukraine after recognizing separatist regions On the anniversary of Sandino, symbol of anti-interventionism, the dictator justifies Russia’s aggression against Ukraine Redacción Confidencial · 24 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
Our own horror story Our own horror story Hugo Torres’ death demonstrates the soullessness that reigns in Nicaragua these days Gioconda Belli · 23 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021
The Ortega Murillo family's private business network: 22 companies at the expense of the State The Ortega Murillo family's private business network: 22 companies at the expense of the State Board of directors records confirm network of front men and economic control in oil, media, advertising, and construction companies Octavio Enríquez · 22 de febrero 2022 CONFIDENCIAL · 5 de octubre, 2021