The Nicaraguan government released 135 political prisoners on Thursday, according to a statement released by the White House, which said that among those freed were 13 members of the Texas-based Mountain Gateway organization, along with Catholic laypeople, students and others “whom Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo consider a threat to their authoritarian regime.”
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the release was thanks to the efforts of President Jose Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The released prisoners were welcomed by Guatemala and will have the opportunity to travel to the United States or other countries with immigration programs.
“The United States appreciates the leadership and generosity of the Government of Guatemala in graciously accepting these Nicaraguan citizens. Once in Guatemala, these individuals will be offered the opportunity to apply for legal ways to rebuild their lives in the United States or other countries through President Biden’s Office of Safe Mobility initiative,” Sullivan said.
This comes days after the publication of a UN report highlighting constant violations of human rights and harassment of dissidents.
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