Despite taking extensive security measures, Samcam was shot at home after months of being followed, marking another chilling instance as tensions between the Nicaraguan government and its critics continue to rise.
In a tragic turn of events, Roberto Samcam Ruiz, a former Nicaraguan Army major, lost his life after being targeted in Costa Rica where he sought refuge from the Sandinista regime. As a vocal critic of the government, he took safety precautions, including altering his appearance and avoiding public transport. However, he was murdered on June 19 in his home by armed attackers who had allegedly monitored him for weeks. This shocking incident marks at least the sixth recorded case of violence against Nicaraguan dissidents since numerous citizens fled their country following deadly protests in 2018. The fear that the Ortega government is extending its repression to enemies abroad is growing, shining a light on the plight of exiled activists and their vulnerability in foreign lands.
In a tragic turn of events, Roberto Samcam Ruiz, a former Nicaraguan Army major, lost his life after being targeted in Costa Rica where he sought refuge from the Sandinista regime. As a vocal critic of the government, he took safety precautions, including altering his appearance and avoiding public transport. However, he was murdered on June 19 in his home by armed attackers who had allegedly monitored him for weeks. This shocking incident marks at least the sixth recorded case of violence against Nicaraguan dissidents since numerous citizens fled their country following deadly protests in 2018. The fear that the Ortega government is extending its repression to enemies abroad is growing, shining a light on the plight of exiled activists and their vulnerability in foreign lands.
