Argentine Judge Orders Arrest of Nicaraguan President Ortega and Vice President Murillo for Crimes Against Humanity

The international arrest warrant cites systematic human rights violations, including murder and torture, under the principle of universal jurisdiction.

Argentine Judge Ariel Lijo issued international arrest warrants for Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Vice President Rosario Murillo, and a dozen officials for alleged crimes against humanity.
The charges include murder, forced disappearances, torture, and political persecution, particularly linked to the violent suppression of 2018 protests that left over 300 people dead.
The case is based on the principle of universal jurisdiction, allowing crimes against humanity to be prosecuted regardless of where they occurred.
The investigation, initiated in 2022 by Argentine lawyer Darío Richarte, relied on confidential victim testimonies and reports from international organizations.
The arrest warrant aims to increase international pressure on the Ortega regime while highlighting broader efforts to address authoritarianism in Latin America.

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