Defenestrated Magistrate Alba Luz Ramos Reappears to Deny Rumors

The recent reappearance of former Supreme Court President Alba Luz Ramos, through a clarifying letter, attempts to quell persistent rumors about her alleged clandestine departure from Nicaragua or the detention of her family members. For over two years, Ramos had been absent from public life following her abrupt removal from her office by the National Police, an event widely seen as part of the regime's ongoing purges within the judicial system. Her statement, addressed "to the people of Nicaragua," labels the circulating information as a "campaign of infamies" and "fake news," directly refuting claims of her fleeing the country or facing judicial investigations under Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's government.

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My loyalty is firm towards our population and to your government, the co-presidents, Commander Daniel Ortega Saavedra and Compañera Rosario Murillo Zambrana.

Ramos's letter, while denying these rumors, also reaffirms her loyalty to the presidential couple, stating, "My loyalty is firm towards our population and to your government, the co-presidents, Commander Daniel Ortega Saavedra and Compañera Rosario Murillo Zambrana." This declaration comes after a prolonged silence that began on October 24, 2023, when she was forcibly removed from her judicial post. Despite not being legally removed by the National Assembly, she was effectively replaced by Marvin Aguilar, who now serves as acting president. The lack of official information during her absence fueled widespread speculation, including reports of a de facto house arrest while the regime conducted extensive purges within the judiciary.

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From our perspective at Confidencial, Ramos's reappearance and her carefully worded statement highlight the precarious position of figures within the Nicaraguan judiciary who fall out of favor with the ruling party. Her attempt to discredit "fake news" while simultaneously professing unwavering loyalty underscores the complex political landscape and the pressure exerted by the regime. This situation is uniquely interesting from Nicaragua's viewpoint because it illustrates the regime's control over information and its methods of managing public perception, even concerning high-ranking officials. While international media may focus on the human rights implications of such purges, for us in Nicaragua, it's a stark reminder of the internal power dynamics and the consequences of dissent or perceived disloyalty within the government apparatus.

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