Radio Havana Cuba | The number of deaths per wave of violence in Nicaragua is 222

Managua, Jul 11 ​​(RHC) The number of victims of the wave of violence in Nicaragua is estimated to raises to 222, reported Wednesday the Truth Commission. Justice and Peace, in charge of clarifying the events that occurred during the socio-political crisis.

According to the minutes of the meeting held between April 18 and July 4, out of all the victims, 13 are not related to the demonstrations.

"We know of eight people who have been declared dead by some organizations, but who, through various media, have stated that they are still alive, so they have not been included in the database of this organization. report, "explained reporters. Co

Similarly, they pointed out that during the analyzed period, there was a continuous increase in deaths, and most of them were recorded in massive events.

The increase was verified on May 30th. The blockade of roads in urban areas by groups opposed to the government, and their subsequent dismantling, where 108 people lost their lives, they added.

The Commission also reported multiple complaints of torture, humiliation, sexual abuse. The crisis in Nicaragua erupted on April 18, accompanied by a wave of violent crime and funded by opposition groups trying to destabilize the country. according to the government. (Source: PL).