Political Prisoners Nicaragua
Arrested for presidential candidacy
On June 3, 2021, Arturo Cruz was arrested. The authorities accuse him of an “attack on Nicaraguan society and the rights of the people”.
In exile: 13 years in prison for presidential candidacy
Medardo Mairena was a candidate for the presidential election in November 2021, but was forced to abandon his candidacy when he was arrested on 5 July 2021.
In exile: Placed under house arrest for presidential candidacy
Noel Vidaurre was until his arrest on July 24, 2021, the presidential candidate of the alliance “Citizens for Freedom”.
In exile: Imprisoned for presidential candidacy
Miguel Mora is accused of “committing acts that violated the independence and sovereignty of Nicaragua, called for international interference and called for military intervention.”
In exile: Presidential candidate arrested shortly before election
Juan Sebastián Chamorro was arrested on the night of June 7, 2021, when police entered his home without a search warrant.
In exile: Presidential candidate arrested five months before election
Felix Maradiaga is accused of “high treason, terrorism and supporting international sanctions against the government”.
In exile: Imprisoned for presidential candidacy
Cristiana Chamorro Barrios was arrested on June 2, 2021, in Managua, Nicaragua, during a police raid involving 200 police officers at her home.