Félix Maradiaga
PanamaactivistMale6.8Global Dominance: 0.02%Félix Maradiaga is a Nicaraguan political activist and leader of the opposition movement against the Ortega government. He is recognized for his role in advocating for democracy and human rights in Nicaragua, especially during the political crisis that began in 2018. Maradiaga has been a prominent figure in various protests and has been vocal about the need for political reform in Nicaragua. His involvement in the fight for democratic governance has garnered international support, leading to his recognition as a courageous leader in the struggle for freedom and justice in the region.
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Felix Maradiaga is a former presidential candidate who had his citizenship revoked and was expelled from the country.
Predsjednik Nikaragve najavio ukidanje izbora
Montenegro· 2026-07-27
Félix Maradiaga leads the Liberal Network of Latin America and is one of the presidential candidates imprisoned before the 2021 elections.
Por qué Daniel Ortega quiere abolir las elecciones y qué queda de la oposición dentro de NicaraguaPanama· 2026-07-24
Félix Maradiaga is a former presidential aspirant and political prisoner who is now exiled in the United States.
el Congreso votará en agosto una reforma para excluir a los opositores de las elecciones por orden de Daniel Ortega
Colombia· 2026-07-22
Félix Maradiaga is a former presidential candidate who commented on Ortega's actions as a confirmation of the end of democracy in Nicaragua.
EU advierte a Daniel Ortega que no se quedará ‘de brazos cruzados’ ante el anuncio de que no volverá a haber elecciones en NicaraguaPanama· 2026-07-22
Felix Maradiaga, a presidential hopeful for the opposition who was jailed in Nicaragua from 2021 to 2023 before being expelled to the US, said he saw Ortega’s comments less as a show of force than as 'a confession of fear.'
Nicaragua’s Ortega says no more elections
Taiwan· 2026-07-22
Félix Maradiaga commented on Ortega's fear of losing in a competitive election.
Estados Unidos ahora pone el foco en Nicaragua y dice que “no se quedará de brazos cruzados” ante la avanzada del régimen de Ortega para eliminar las elecciones
Argentina· 2026-07-22
Felix Maradiaga, an ex-presidential contender and former political prisoner now living in the United States, told AFP.
US warns Nicaragua over plans to eliminate elections
New Zealand· 2026-07-21
Felix Maradiaga stated that the suspension of elections is an admission of fear from Ortega.
Keine Wahlen mehr in Nicaragua: Ortega errichtet Diktatur
Switzerland· 2026-07-21
Felix Maradiaga, a presidential hopeful for the opposition who was jailed in Nicaragua from 2021 to 2023 before being expelled to the US, said he saw Ortega’s comments less as a show of force than as 'a confession of fear.'
Nicaragua’s Ortega says ‘never again’ for elections after two decades in power
United States· 2026-07-21Félix Maradiaga is an exiled Nicaraguan politician who comments on the paranoia of the Ortega-Murillo regime.
‘Ha entrado en una fase de paranoia’: cómo ha reaccionado el gobierno de Ortega y Murillo en Nicaragua a la captura de MaduroPanama· 2026-01-19
Felix Maradiaga is a former presidential candidate who is actively participating in international advocacy for Nicaragua.
Два года назад США отправили самолет и забрали у диктатора Никарагуа 222 политзаключенных. Что с ними происходило дальше?
Belarus· 2025-08-23
Félix Maradiaga is a former Secretary of Defense in Nicaragua who expressed concern over the murder of Samcam.
Asesinato de disidente nicaragüense Roberto Samcam sugiere presencia de células de inteligencia foráneas en Costa Rica
Costa Rica· 2025-06-20
Félix Maradiaga is a former political prisoner who commented on Violeta's moral authority.
Los últimos años de Violeta Chamorro, en el exilio y rodeada de su familia en Costa Rica
Spain· 2025-06-16
Félix Maradiaga is a political activist and academic who praised Violeta Chamorro's legacy in leading Nicaragua towards peace.
‘Doña Violeta’, como le llamaban los nicaragüenses, murió en Costa Rica tras una larga enfermedad: este fue su legadoCosta Rica· 2025-06-14
Félix Maradiaga described Violeta Chamorro's legacy as unquestionable and highlighted the contrast with Ortega.
Falleció Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, expresidenta de Nicaragua
Venezuela· 2025-06-14Félix Maradiaga is a Nicaraguan politician and activist who was imprisoned for his opposition to the regime of Daniel Ortega.
Voces de la libertad: historias de resistencia
Guatemala· 2025-05-29
Félix Maradiaga, a formerly jailed Nicaraguan opposition figure, was quoted about autocracy.
US ex-ambassadors warn of slide into authoritarianism amid ‘climate of fear’ | US news
United Kingdom· 2025-04-30
Félix Maradiaga is a Nicaraguan opposition leader who was jailed and then exiled to the United States in 2023.
Nicaragua’s crackdown on Catholic Church is worsening | News
Jamaica· 2025-04-13
Félix Maradiaga is a former political prisoner and professor who criticizes the Belarusian regime's interest in Nicaraguan investments as propaganda.
Ortega le ofrece a Bielorrusia proyectos firmados con China, entre ellos, aeropuerto de Punta Huete y puerto de Bluefields
Nicaragua· 2025-03-06
Félix Maradiaga believes the opposition must adopt a strategy that transcends the dynamics of internal politics in third countries.
¿Por qué Trump no propiciaría la caída de la dictadura de Ortega en Nicaragua?Nicaragua· 2025-02-24
Félix Maradiaga criticized the ratification of General Avilés as a reinforcement of a dictatorial model.
General Julio César Avilés, el "guardián" de la dictadura Ortega MurilloNicaragua· 2025-02-21
The Courage Award has been previously awarded to the Nicaraguan activist Félix Maradiaga.
Edmundo González y María Corina Machado recibieron el Premio al Coraje en GinebraVenezuela· 2025-02-18
Félix Maradiaga is a past recipient of the Courage Award.
Migrantes venezolanos recibirán a Edmundo González en SuizaVenezuela· 2025-02-17
Félix Maradiaga is another past recipient of the Courage Award for his activism.
Edmundo González viajará a Ginebra para recibir el Premio al Coraje de derechos humanosVenezuela· 2025-02-15