Reiterating our support for human rights defenders in #Nicaragua, including Felix Félix Maradiaga, assaulted July 11 by Sandinista Youth. Brazen gov’t-sponsored violence & intimidation vs. the Nica people violates int’l norms & is further reason for early, free & fair elections.

Reiteramos apoyo a defensores de #DDHH en Nic. como Felix @Maradiaga atacado 11/julio x JS. Violencia e intimidación descarada patrocinada x el gobierno contra pueblo de Nic. viola normas internacionales y es motivo más p/elecciones adelantadas, libres, justas y transparentes.

Pleased to visit #Mexico on my first trip as Sec State. Thanks to Prez Pena Nieto for welcoming our delegation. We look forward to meeting Prez-elect Lopez Obrador Department of State Homeland Security Treasury Department The White House #neighbors

Condenamos los ataques de parapolicías afines al gobierno de #Nicaragua contra los estudiantes de la UNAN Managua y pobladores de Masaya y la detención del líder campesino Medardo Mairena. Esta violencia para intimidar y reprimir a la población debe cesar inmediatamente.

We condemn ongoing #Nicaragua gov’t para-police attacks vs UNAN students in Managua, the residents of Masaya, & detention of campesino leader Medardo Mairena. This violence to intimidate and repress the people must cease immediately.

#Ortega’s attacks on the people of #Nicaragua must end now. Each instance of violence & intimidation undermines his legitimacy. The U.S. will continue to take action against those responsible. Free, fair & transparent elections are the best path back to democracy and #humanrights

The U.S. condemns the ongoing attacks by Daniel Ortega’s para-police against university students, journalists, and clergy across the country. We call on Ortega to cease his repression of the people of #Nicaragua immediately. go.usa.gov/xUX2T

As part of our response to flagrant human rights abuses by members of the Government of #Nicaragua, Department of State has imposed additional U.S. visa restrictions on individuals responsible for #humanrights abuses or undermining democracy in Nicaragua & on their family members.

We strongly urge President Ortega not to attack Masaya. Continued gov’t-instigated violence and bloodshed in #Nicaragua must end immediately. The world is watching.

Instamos enérgicamente al Presidente Ortega a que no ataque a Masaya. La continua violencia y derramamiento de sangre promovidos por el gobierno en #Nicaragua deben cesar inmediatamente. El mundo está observando.

Yesterday’s assault on Masaya, #Nicaragua is another glaring example of #Ortega/Murillo efforts to crush peaceful, democratic opposition, no matter the cost to the people of Nicaragua. The #OrtegaMurillo-led violence campaign must end.

We appreciate the #Catholic Church’s critical role as mediator between government-controlled forces and the people of #Nicaragua. #OrtegaMurillo undermine their legitimacy and ignore the will of the people by attacking the very institution they designated to mediate.

We in the region have an obligation to respond to the rapidly deteriorating situation in #Nicaragua. The United States believes the @OAS-official resolution today is an important step forward to strengthen democratic institutions and processes in Nicaragua.

El asalto de ayer en Masaya, #Nicaragua, es otro ejemplo flagrante de los esfuerzos de #Ortega/Murillo por aplastar a la oposición pacífica y democrática, sin importar el costo al pueblo de Nicaragua. La campaña de violencia de #Ortega/Murillo debe terminar.

Apreciamos el papel crucial de la #IglesiaCatólica como mediador entre las fuerzas controladas por el gobierno y el pueblo de #Nicaragua. #Ortega/Murillo socavan su legitimidad e ignoran la voluntad del pueblo al atacar la mismísima institución que designaron para mediar.

En la región tenemos una obligación a responder a la situación que rápidamente se deteriora en #Nicaragua. Estados Unidos cree que la resolución de la OEA del día de hoy es un paso importante para fortalecer las instituciones y los procesos democráticos en Nicaragua.

We urge the Govt of #Cuba to stop exercising control over independent public expression of its people and to respect #humanrights. Journalists, academics, artists should all be free to speak their minds and unleash their creative talents. ow.ly/9T5c30l1veO

Instamos al gobierno de Cuba a dejar de ejercer control sobre la expression pública independiente de su pueblo y a respetar #DDHH. Periodistas, académicos y artistas deberían ser libres de expresar sus opiniones y dar rienda suelta a sus talentos creativos ow.ly/7sOT30l1vjP

Kim has been a tremendous diplomat, leader, colleague, and friend to the Department. As we bid her farewell next week, we know that the Western Hemisphere, and our country, are in a better place because of her dedicated service. Buena suerte!

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