Bayardo Arce
PanamapoliticianMale3.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Bayardo Arce is a historical commander of the Sandinista National Liberation Front in Nicaragua, known for his longstanding loyalty to the regime of Daniel Ortega. Recently, he was detained as part of a broader crackdown on former allies of Ortega, signaling the consolidation of power by Rosario Murillo amid concerns of a more repressive political climate.
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Bayardo Arce is referred to as a historical figure within the Sandinista movement who faced purges.
Por qué Daniel Ortega quiere abolir las elecciones y qué queda de la oposición dentro de NicaraguaLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2026-07-24
Panama· 2026-07-24
Bayardo Arce is imprisoned on corruption charges.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadDiario Co Latino·
El Salvador· 2026-07-20
El Salvador· 2026-07-20
Bayardo Arce, a long-time ally and economic adviser to President Daniel Ortega, was found guilty of money laundering.
Nicaraguan court finds long-time Ortega adviser guilty of money launderingStabroek News·
Guyana· 2026-01-29
Guyana· 2026-01-29
Bayardo Arce is one of the historical commanders recently detained.
Nicaragua ya habla de “era Murillo”: Daniel Ortega debilitado por enfermedad cede mando a su esposaLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2025-09-05
Costa Rica· 2025-09-05
