Nicaraguan vice president Rosario Murillo and president Daniel Ortega are staunch allies of Nicolás Maduro, who was captured by US military personnel in Caracas a week ago. AFP
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Firstpost12-01-2026, 06:43

Nicaragua Arrests 60 for Celebrating Maduro's US Capture Amid Latin American Tensions

  • Nicaraguan authorities arrested at least 60 people for celebrating or supporting the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
  • President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo are strong allies of Maduro, leading to a crackdown on dissent.
  • The NGO Blue and White Monitoring reported 49 people remained detained without legal information, with arrests based on expressions of opinion.
  • Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and taken to New York to face drug and weapon charges.
  • The arrests occurred under a "state alert" ordered by Murillo, involving surveillance in neighborhoods and on social media.

Why It Matters: Nicaragua arrested dozens for celebrating Maduro's US capture, highlighting regional political tensions and repression.

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