Julio César Avilés

Julio César Avilés

military Nicaragua

General Julio César Avilés is a prominent military figure in Nicaragua, known for his longstanding role as the Commander in Chief of the Nicaraguan Army. Under the regime of President Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo, Avilés has maintained his position since 2015 and was recently ratified for an extended term until 2031, a move seen by critics as solidifying the military's alignment with the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship. His leadership has been characterized by significant controversy, particularly regarding allegations of his involvement in the violent repression of protests in 2018 and the military's transformation into a tool for political control. Avilés's tenure reflects the complexities of military-political dynamics in Nicaragua, where loyalty to the ruling regime has overshadowed traditional military professionalism.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
16,870
Power
77$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 16,870 $82,000 77$
Totals 1 17,915,568 16,870 $82,000 77$
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Recent Mentions

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Julio César Avilés is the chief of the Nicaraguan army mentioned in connection with historical ties to the suspect. 5

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Inteligencia de Nicaragua habría coordinado asesinato de Samcam, dice expediente penal

Spain Spain: Julio César Avilés is identified as the commander in chief of the Army involved in the repression. 2

El País: Nicaragua, un Ejército contra el pueblo | Opinión