Sandinista veteran, Ortega ally, arrested in Nicaragua corruption probe
Summary
Nicaraguan authorities arrested Bayardo Arce, a senior Sandinista figure and economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, as part of a corruption investigation. This arrest is part of a broader internal purge among Nicaragua’s ruling elite, reportedly led by Vice President Rosario Murillo, Ortega's wife.Key Facts
- Bayardo Arce, a senior Sandinista and adviser to President Ortega, was arrested in Managua.
- The arrest followed a raid by police after Arce had been under house arrest.
- Nicaraguan authorities have accused Arce of illegal property and business transactions.
- The investigation is led by the Attorney General’s Office, controlled by the Ortega government.
- Arce's aide, Ricardo Bonilla, was also arrested for allegedly not cooperating with authorities.
- Vice President Rosario Murillo is reportedly leading a broader purge within the ruling elite.
- The events come amid concerns about President Ortega's health, affecting political succession.
- Arce is the third prominent Sandinista figure to be detained this year.
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