Chamorro niega competencia electoral temprana y defiende reactivación de CxL en el exilio

Chamorro niega competencia electoral temprana y defiende reactivación de CxL en el exilio Juan Sebastián Chamorro, coordinator of Citizens for Liberty (CxL) Exile, refutes claims that the party’s reactivation is a premature electoral competition with Félix Maradiaga’s Ruta del Cambio. He asserts that elections are impossible under the current dictatorship and that CxL’s goal is to organize for a future democratic transition, not to compete in rigged elections. Chamorro emphasizes that real unity involves an alliance of strong parties with clear principles, not a single unified structure, and that CxL Exile is operating solely from abroad for security reasons.

• Juan Sebastián Chamorro denies that the reactivation of Ciudadanos por la Libertad (CxL) in exile is a premature electoral competition with Félix Maradiaga’s Ruta del Cambio.
• Chamorro states that holding elections in Nicaragua under the current dictatorship is “an insult to intelligence” and that CxL’s objective is to prepare for a future democratic transition.
• He argues that a credible electoral scenario requires constitutional reform, an independent Supreme Electoral Council, and the restoration of democratic institutions.
• Chamorro clarifies that the revitalization of CxL in exile is not a sudden move but a structured process that has been organizing since May.
• He differentiates between the views of political scientists and politicians, stating that politics functions through political parties.
• Chamorro criticizes biased readings that focus on liberal movements while ignoring other opposition forces like the Nicaraguan resistance or UNAMOS.
• He dismisses the idea of a single ‘unique puppet’ for opposition unity, arguing that Nicaragua already has a ‘single party,’ the Sandinista Front, and that real unity involves an alliance of strong parties.
• Chamorro assures that CxL Exile’s operations are entirely from exile to ensure the safety of militants within Nicaragua.
• The party is focusing on establishing territorial presence in 15 US states, Costa Rica, Spain, Europe, and contacts in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Africa.
• Affiliation will be electronic and cautious to avoid endangering members.
• Chamorro outlines CxL’s ideological platform based on the free market, free trade, liberal democracy, separation of state and public liberties, equality of opportunity, and fighting monopolies.
• He states that CxL is not a ‘caudillo party’ and is promoting a young team in exile.
• Kitty Monterrey, president of CxL, is transitioning leadership to a younger coordination committee.
• Chamorro describes his role as a coordinator within a horizontal team structure.
• He differentiates between the dictatorship’s propaganda and legitimate concerns from the opposition and urges against demonizing the formation of political parties.