Managua releases political prisoners as Trump's democratization drive has far left rulers on their toes

Nicaragua releases dozens of political prisoners after U.S. pressure

Daniel Ortega, dictator of Nicaragua. | Credit: Council of Communication and Citizenship of the Government of Nicaragua - el19digital.com (CC0 1.0) Jan 12, 2026 / 16:21 pm (CNA). The Nicaraguan dictatorship announced on Jan. 10 the release of “dozens of people” who were imprisoned following pressure from the United States and coinciding with the 19th anniversary of the regime of President Daniel Ortega and his wife and “co-president,” Rosario Mu…

Dictatorship in Nicaragua Releases Dozens of Political Prisoners After US Pressure

Seven Maps Nicaragua is seen on a map. One newspaper reported the release of at least 30 political prisoners, while other media outlets reported a lower number.

Managua releases political prisoners as Trump's democratization drive has far left rulers on their toes

Nicaragua's Sandinista regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo announced on Saturday that Managua would be releasing a series of political prisoners in a gesture marking the 19th anniversary of the far left administration, never admitting it could also play out as a concession to Washington, as the Donald Trump government embarked on a crusade to rid the hemisphere from governments carrying out these crimes against humanity.