The Blue and White National Unit (Unab) sent an open letter to the 49th president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, in which they expose the “very serious health, physical and emotional situation of political prisoners”, mainly the state of the inmates over 60 years of age who they consider “should be in their homes.”
“We refer to President Chaves that there are currently more than 180 citizens who are in jail in our country today for asking for free elections, justice and respect for human rights in the country. More than 355 people were assassinated by the Ortega Murillo regime and its paramilitary forces and international organizations concluded that crimes against humanity were committed in Nicaragua,” the opposition organization said through the document.
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The economist assumed the presidency of Costa Rica this May 8 for the period 2022-2026 in a handover ceremony marked by moderation and because it was held for the first time at the headquarters of the Legislative Assembly. More than 100 international delegations, international organizations, the representation of indigenous populations and civil society attended the event.
Through the letter signed by the members of the Political Council of Unab, they “vow so that during the administration of President Chaves, the policy of open arms and protection of those fleeing from authoritarian regimes such as the one that today violates human rights continue. of the Nicaraguans”, they refer.
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They say that they hope that the government of Costa Rica “maintains, in the different international forums, its support for the desire of our people to be able to live in a democratic society, with freedom and justice. We wish Mr. Rodrigo Chaves and the Democratic Social Progress party success in the management that began yesterday, May 8.”
To date, the Ortega justice system holds more than 180 people captive for political reasons, 35 of them are in the Directorate of Judicial Assistance in Managua. Their families have reported that many have medical complications. Their health condition is aggravated by the confinement conditions and the poor diet of which they are victims.
