VOICED : Lider estudiantil exiliado vuelve a Nicaragua a buscar unidad opositora

Lester Alemán, a prominent Nicaraguan student leader, returned to Managua after being exiled following the 2018 protests against President Daniel Ortega. Despite threats, Alemán aims to support the opposition coalition, Alianza Unidad Nacional Azul y Blanco, in seeking solutions to the country's crisis. His return surprised the government, which increased police presence, especially around his hotel. Alemán plans a semi-clandestine life after a year in exile in the U.S. and Costa Rica. He acknowledges the lack of safe conditions for exiles returning to Nicaragua. Alemán was a key figure in the 2018 protests and left the country when a reward was offered for his capture. He notes that while popular mobilization is minimal due to repression, it continues to challenge the government.

Why did Lester Alemán return to Nicaragua?

• To support the opposition coalition

• To negotiate with the government

• To visit family

• To start a new business

What was the government's reaction to Alemán's return?

• They increased police presence

• They welcomed him back

• They offered him a government position

• They ignored his return

Where did Alemán spend his time in exile?

• Spain and France

• United States and Costa Rica

• Brazil and Argentina

• Mexico and Canada

What was offered for Alemán's capture in 2018?

• A public apology

• A government position

• A reward of 55 thousand dollars

• A safe passage back to Nicaragua

What does Alemán believe about the current state of popular mobilization?

• It is supported by the government

• It has completely stopped

• It is minimal due to repression

• It is stronger than ever