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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Julio César Avilés has been very active and signed a bilateral agreement with Álvaro López Miera.
Se escuchan los tambores de guerra
Guatemala· 2025-12-05
Julio César Avilés is the chief of the Nicaraguan army mentioned in connection with historical ties to the suspect.
Inteligencia de Nicaragua habría coordinado asesinato de Samcam, dice expediente penal
Costa Rica· 2025-09-22
General Julio César Avilés announced the Army's commitment to respect the constitutional reforms during a meeting with military leaders.
El Ejército de Nicaragua reafirma su lealtad a Ortega y Murillo como jefes supremos establecidos en la Constitución
Panama· 2025-05-07
Julio César Avilés is the head of the Army and is listed among those responsible for serious human rights crimes.
Estados Unidos sanciona a 250 funcionarios de Nicaragua al cumplirse 7 años de protestasCosta Rica· 2025-04-19
Julio César Avilés is the head of the Army and is listed among those responsible for human rights crimes.
EE UU sanciona a 250 funcionarios de Nicaragua a siete años de las protestas contra Daniel Ortega
Venezuela· 2025-04-18Julio Cesar Aviles is the head of the army mentioned in the UN report on human rights violations.
Nicaraguan officials committed 'systematic repression,' UN says
Guyana· 2025-04-04
Julio César Avilés was ordered by the presidential couple to 'neutralize' the protesters.
Editorial: Un gobierno en guerra contra su propio puebloCosta Rica· 2025-03-06
Julio César Avilés is the head of the army who swore loyalty to the new constitution designed for the Ortega-Murillo regime.
El Carmen: un castillo medieval
Nicaragua· 2025-02-28
Julio César Avilés is identified as the commander in chief of the Army involved in the repression.
Nicaragua, un Ejército contra el pueblo | Opinión
Spain· 2025-02-28Julio César Avilés ordered military participation in the repression of protests.
Dictadura se retira del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU en respuesta a informe del Grupo de ExpertosNicaragua· 2025-02-27
Julio César Avilés was confirmed to continue as the head of the Army until 2031.
Ortega juramenta al comisionado Francisco Díaz, rodeado de paramilitaresNicaragua· 2025-02-27
Julio César Avilés, the commander in chief of the Army, ordered military participation in the repression of protests.
Expertos de la ONU: Ejército jugó un rol central en la represión y cometió ejecuciones extrajudicialesNicaragua· 2025-02-26Julio César Avilés was crowned for another six-year term as the commander in chief of the Nicaraguan Army.
Lo que defiende y lo que amenaza el EjércitoNicaragua· 2025-02-25
Julio César Avilés is the general of the Nicaraguan Army who was sworn in for another six years.
Tres años de apoyo incondicional de Ortega a Putin tras la invasión a UcraniaNicaragua· 2025-02-24
General Julio César Avilés is referred to as the 'guardian' of the Ortega Murillo dictatorship.
Denuncian desalojo de vecinos en reparto El Carmen para ampliar anillo de seguridad de Ortega y MurilloNicaragua· 2025-02-24Julio César Avilés, the head of the army, claims that the new equipment is essential for maintaining security and combating drug trafficking.
Las nuevas armas rusas del ejército de Ortega: ¿a quién apuntan?Nicaragua· 2025-02-23
Julio Cesar Aviles was inaugurated as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Nicaragua.
وزير المجاهدين يمثل الجزائر في مراسم تنصيب القائد الأعلى للقوات المسلحة لجيش نيكاراغوا
Algeria· 2025-02-22
Julio César Avilés is the commander in chief of the Nicaraguan Army, recently sworn in for a new six-year term.
El Ejército en el totalitarismoNicaragua· 2025-02-22
Julio César Avilés was sworn in as the chief of the Army for a fourth term by President Ortega.
Daniel Ortega juramenta a su leal jefe del Ejército de Nicaragua para un cuarto mandatoCosta Rica· 2025-02-22
General Julio César Avilés is being ratified as the head of the Nicaraguan Army for a term that could extend until 2031.
General Julio César Avilés, el "guardián" de la dictadura Ortega MurilloNicaragua· 2025-02-21
