Following diplomatic pressure from the United States, the Nicaraguan Government has released 135 political prisoners. Source: Vatican News.
The US administration brokered the release of the political prisoners following a mediation with the government of President Daniel Ortega, the White House announced on Friday.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan specified that those released include 13 members of the Mountain Gateway organisation based in Texas, lay Catholics, and students.
According to the White House, the group has been transferred to Guatemala, whose government “generously” agreed to accept them.
The US added that “these individuals will be offered the opportunity to seek legal avenues to rebuild their lives in the United States or other countries”.
Upon their arrival in Guatemala City, the 135 people were welcomed by local authorities and organisations that assist migrants.
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Nicaragua releases 135 political prisoners (L’Osservatore Romano via Vatican News)