Leonel Gutiérrez

Leonel Gutiérrez is a high-ranking general in the Nicaraguan military, known for his significant role in intelligence and counterintelligence operations under the Ortega-Murillo regime. He has been identified as a key figure responsible for human rights violations and state repression since the civil unrest in Nicaragua began in 2018. Gutiérrez has received training from various countries, including Russia and Cuba, and is viewed as a central figure in the regime's efforts to suppress political dissent and maintain control over opposition forces.