Victims of Sandinismo reject the RAE granting the vacant seat to Sergio Ramírez A group of exiles and former political prisoners have sent a letter to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) opposing Nicaraguan writer Sergio Ramírez’s candidacy for the L seat, previously held by Mario Vargas Llosa. They argue that his political role during the first Sandinista regime (1979-1990), where human rights violations were allegedly documented, should disqualify him, stating literary recognition should not grant moral amnesty. The signatories question his involvement in decisions like the mandatory military service and “La Piñata” laws, and criticize his perceived lack of public self-criticism regarding this period.

• Exiles and former political prisoners have written to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) to object to Sergio Ramírez’s candidacy for the L seat.
• The objection is based on Ramírez’s political past as a member of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) and his role in the government between 1979 and 1990.
• Critics argue that literary recognition should not serve as moral amnesty for historical responsibilities, citing alleged human rights violations, censorship, and “La Piñata” laws during his tenure.
• The letter questions if the RAE has considered Ramírez’s political responsibility, especially given the seat’s previous occupant, Mario Vargas Llosa, was known for opposing authoritarian regimes.
• Signatories include various opposition figures from Nicaragua and other Latin American countries, unified under the initiative “Víctimas del Sandinismo.” https://100noticias.tv/politica/147916-victimas-sandinismo-rae-rechazar-sergio-ramirez/