Breaking News: Uncertainty and Fear in Nicaraguan Military as Three Generals Fall Victim to Ortega-Murillo Regime’s ‘Revenge’
Managua, Nicaragua — The corridors of the General Staff of the Army of Nicaragua have become a scene of uncertainty and fear as at least three high-ranking generals have been targeted in what military sources describe as “humiliating and mortal revenge” by the Ortega-Murillo regime. This development comes on the heels of Rosario Murillo’s official recognition as “Supreme Chief of the Army,” solidifying the regime’s grip on power following recent constitutional reforms.
New Era Under Murillo
The recent constitutional reforms of February 2025 have transformed the power structure in Nicaragua, with Ortega systematically subordinating the army to his wife, Rosario Murillo. Murillo has now officially become “co-president” and the Supreme Chief of the Army alongside Ortega. This transition has been anything but peaceful, with reports of internal purges aimed at maintaining absolute control.
The Nicaragua Army: History and Current Transformation
The Nicaraguan Army, formally constituted 45 years ago, has traditionally maintained operational autonomy. However, under the current regime, it has been progressively politicized and subjected to direct control by the Ortega-Murillo family. The army currently has 20 generals appointed directly by Ortega since 2007, with recent strategic promotions and alleged internal purges affecting several high-ranking officers.
Budget Strengthening Amid Crisis
Despite the internal crisis, the Nicaraguan army and police have received significant budgetary increases. In 2025, these institutions received a joint increase of 22 million dollars, following a trend of annual increases that reached an additional 20 million in 2024. This economic strengthening contrasts with the climate of internal purges, suggesting a dual strategy of financially strengthening institutions while ensuring absolute loyalty through fear and co-optation.
Fear as an Instrument of Power
According to Confidential, “fear is real, and every time repression occurs or internal purges in Nicaragua, people ask ‘how long they will stop!'” This reality has now extended to the highest echelons of military power. The current situation in the General Staff reflects the broader transformation of the Nicaraguan State, where the Ortega-Murillo regime has eliminated the balance of powers and established absolute control over all institutions, including the Armed Forces.
As the regime consolidates its power, the question on everyone’s mind is: “Who will be next?” The military, once a bastion of autonomy, now finds itself under the iron grip of a regime determined to maintain its hold on Nicaragua at any cost.
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