Julio César Avilés
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.
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Panama:
General Julio César Avilés announced the Army's commitment to respect the constitutional reforms during a meeting with military leaders.
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Costa Rica:
Julio César Avilés is the head of the Army and is listed among those responsible for serious human rights crimes.
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Venezuela:
Julio César Avilés is the head of the Army and is listed among those responsible for human rights crimes.
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Guyana:
Julio Cesar Aviles is the head of the army mentioned in the UN report on human rights violations.
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Costa Rica:
Julio César Avilés was ordered by the presidential couple to 'neutralize' the protesters.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés is the head of the army who swore loyalty to the new constitution designed for the Ortega-Murillo regime.
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Spain:
Julio César Avilés is identified as the commander in chief of the Army involved in the repression.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés ordered military participation in the repression of protests.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés was confirmed to continue as the head of the Army until 2031.
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Nicaragua:
Julio César Avilés, the commander in chief of the Army, ordered military participation in the repression of protests.
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