Nicaragua Issues Arrest Warrant For Opposition Leader

Felix Maradiaga, director del Ieepp. LA PRENSA / Óscar Navarrete.

BBC: Nicaragua opposition activist Félix Maradiaga faces arrest

A judge in Nicaragua has issued an arrest warrant for opposition activist Felix Maradiaga, accusing him of having financed anti-government protests.

Hundreds of people have been killed since the wave of protests began in April.

Mr Maradiaga, who is believed to be outside Nicaragua, has denied any wrongdoing.

He also said that he believed it was his duty to continue the "civic struggle" against the government.

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Update: Nicaragua issues arrest warrant for opposition leader (Reuters)

WNU Editor: Felix Maradiaga is out of the country. This is just one more move by the Ortega government to wipe out the opposition. Violence and protests are also flaring up again in Nicaragua .... At least one killed as protests rock Nicaragua; Ortega defiant (Reuters).