Nicaragua releases 222 political prisoners, most deported to US
Nicaraguan authorities release 222 largeXOpolitical prisoners, almost all aid received from US "For humanitarian reasons"
Foreign news agencies reported from Managua. Nicaragua on February 10 that the High Court of Nicaragua ordered on Thursday. to release political prisoners The 222 "traitors," most of them from various walks of life, were identified as "political adversaries" of President Daniel Ortega. these groups “must be pushed out” in the near future Which local media reports later stated that The destination of “almost everyone” is the United States.
The White House sent a letter to Congressman Kevin McCarthy telling him that President Joe Biden would allow these Nicaraguan citizens. Able to enter the United States State Department spokesman Ned Price said the Washington administration welcomed Ortega's action but insisted it was "a unilateral decision" and given the number of people affected. Total freedom. Two people "voluntarily" continue to live in Nicaragua..
