A group of ex-residents and political exiles published, on their different social networks, a statement in the framework of the fifth anniversary of the civic rebellion on April 19, 2018.
The statement, without specific signatories identifying themselves, indicates that Nicaraguans commemorate this historic date and reaffirm their commitment to “work for the restitution of democracy in Nicaragua.”
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The former presidential hopeful Juan Sebastian Chamorro said tersely to Article 66 that this call “can be signed by any Nicaraguan who is or is not a former politician.” The document was also shared by the former candidate Félix Maradiaga, through his Twitter account.
In the framework of the social protests five years ago, “the anonymous subscribers” affirmed that “the defense of rights and freedom called us to this fight, the spilled blood exhorts us to continue fighting.”
They say that because of the demand of those murdered they began their fight “and for them we will continue until we achieve democracy so that there is justice and peace.”
They stress that it is the duty of all Nicaraguans to demand the release of all political prisoners, as well as Catholic priests “who have raised their voices against injustices, and of those who, from the pulpit, raise their voices against the abuse of power and corruption.” , just as Monsignor has done Rolando Alvarez, whose immediate and unconditional release we demand.”
Although some of the signatories say that the communiqué is in their personal capacity, the letter suggests that they are former political exiles and exiles who are speaking out, since they call “exile, the confiscation of our property and our nationality, illegal and arbitrary.” Incurring the dictatorship with this, another crime against humanity.
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They also reiterate their commitment to “continue fighting” to end the repression, the restoration of freedoms that allow security conditions to be achieved so that the exiles can return to Nicaragua.
On the other hand, they called on all Nicaraguans to continue the fight for the definitive freedom of our Nicaragua. “We express our commitment to fight to ban re-election forever, reiterating our support, solidarity and love for the Nicaraguan people, trusting with faith and hope in that future that will come for our beloved homeland.”
“April was the moment when an entire town said enough was enough”
For his part, the former politician Felix Maradiaga He recalled, through his social networks, that today, April 19, “Nicaraguans commemorate the beginning of one of the most significant episodes in our history.”
He emphasized that April —the beginning of the social protests in Nicaragua— was the moment in which “an entire people said enough to the tyranny of the Ortega-Murillos, who, in order to cling to power, had to resort to the most atrocious acts of violence, actions today typified by the entire international community as crimes against humanity. But April, even in the midst of pain, is also a time of hope.
Since 2018, the Nicaraguan dictatorship has attacked dozens of self-summoned protesters against its dictatorial policy. The rebellion left a balance of more than 300 murdered, whose crimes continue in impunity, and instead of ceasing the repression, Ortega continues his onslaught against Nicaraguans.
