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Recent events in Venezuela have triggered a wave of arrests in Nicaragua, raising concerns about political freedom and human rights. As of January 10, 2026, authorities in Nicaragua have detained at least 60 individuals suspected of celebrating or voicing support for the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Nicaragua’s Response to Maduro’s Arrest
Daniel Ortega, the President of Nicaragua, and Rosario Murillo, the Vice President, maintain a strong alliance with Maduro. Maduro was apprehended by U.S. military personnel in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, the previous week and transported to new York to face charges related to narcotics and weapons offenses.
I’ve found that geopolitical events often have ripple effects, particularly in regions with close political ties. This situation showcases how directly interconnected international affairs can be.
According to reports from the human rights group Blue and White Monitoring, at least 60 arbitrary detentions have occurred as both Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken into custody. The organization, which documents human rights violations within Nicaragua, shared this information via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
As of Friday, 49 people remained in detention without clear information regarding their legal status. Nine individuals have as been released, while three continue to be held temporarily.
“This new wave of repression is occurring without court orders and is based solely on the expression of opinions. This includes comments on social media, personal celebrations, or a failure to repeat official propaganda,” the group stated.
Confidencial, a Nicaraguan newspaper published abroad, reported that the arrests were carried out under a “state of alert” declared by Murillo following Maduro’s arrest. This alert involved increased surveillance in neighborhoods and monitoring of social media activity.
Another local newspaper, La Prensa, indicated that the arrests stemmed from “posts in support” of the U.S. operation.
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