Lesther Alemán cuestiona resurrección de CxL Exilio y Ruta del Cambio: es “salto al vacío” y “precipitada”

Lesther Alemán cuestiona resurrección de CxL Exilio y Ruta del Cambio: es “salto al vacío” y “precipitada” Lesther Alemán, a leader of the Nicaraguan University Alliance (AUN), has sharply criticized opposition movements like Ciudadanos por la Libertad en el Exilio (CxL Exilio) and the new party Ruta del Cambio for their recent re-emergence from exile. He deems these initiatives a “leap into the void” and “hasty” actions, arguing that the current context is not suitable for rebuilding party structures. Alemán emphasizes that the priority should be isolating the dictatorship economically, rather than prematurely forming political groups from exile.

• Lesther Alemán criticizes newly formed opposition parties from exile, calling their actions premature.
• Alemán believes the focus should be on economically isolating the dictatorship, not forming new political structures.
• He likens the re-emergence of these groups to a “leap into the void” and a repeat of past fragmentation.
• Alemán questions the narrative of María Corina Machado mediating Nicaraguan opposition disputes, stating Venezuela’s crisis is different.
• He criticizes exile-based leadership, suggesting it rarely leads political transitions.
• Alemán regrets his 2021 alliance with CxL, believing it was a necessary evil at the time.
• He highlights a lack of solidarity from CxL and other political parties during student arrests in 2021.
• Alemán requests his organization not be associated with CxL or Ruta del Cambio, stating “it’s not the time.”