Nicaragua’s Leaders Mark Police Force Anniversary with Criticism of U.S. Policy
Nicaragua’s co-presidents, Daniel Ortega Saavedra and Rosario Murillo, alongside the National Police command, commemorated the 46th anniversary of the police force on September 26, 2025, at Plaza La Fe in Managua, reports 24brussels.
During the event, Ortega directed his attention to international issues, specifically condemning Israel’s military actions—supported by the U.S. and various European nations—as acts of genocide against the Palestinian people. He asserted that the U.S. deploys military forces under the guise of combating drug trafficking, primarily targeting oil-rich nations like Venezuela.
“The greatest drug consumption is in the United States, and it is their responsibility to control it,” Ortega stated, implying that these interventions are unjustified and exploitative.
Ortega further criticized the treatment of Latin American migrants in the U.S., denouncing their detention and deportation despite their crucial contributions to the workforce. “The Government of Nicaragua is receiving migrants, and they are welcomed with proper care, as brothers,” he emphasized, noting the opportunities Nicaragua provides for migrant workers.
He condemned the arrests of undocumented individuals in U.S. factories, highlighting their industrious nature and resilience. “They are hardworking and humble people,” Ortega remarked, calling for a reassessment of their treatment.
The ceremony also featured demonstrations by the National Police units and the Heroic Volunteer Police “Commander Julio Buitrago.” Notable attendees included National Assembly President Gustavo Porras Cortés, Army Commander-in-Chief General Julio César Avilés Castillo, Chief of General Staff General Bayardo Ramón Rodríguez Ruiz, and Interior Minister María Amelia Coronel Kinloch.