Félix Maradiaga
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Maradiaga and the second or maternal family name is Blandón.
Félix Alejandro Maradiaga Blandón (born 23 September 1976) is a Nicaraguan academic and political activist. From 2002 to 2006, he was Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense under President Enrique Bolaños.[2] Maradiaga is the founding co-director of the Civil Society Leadership Institute.[3]
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Félix Maradiaga | |
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Born | (1976-09-23) 23 September 1976 (age 47) Jinotega, Nicaragua |
Nationality | Nicaraguan (1976–2023) Stateless (2023–current)[1] |
Alma mater | Harvard University University of Mobile |
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A leader of the opposition group Blue and White National Unity, Maradiaga was a pre-candidate for president in the 2021 Nicaraguan general election. On June 8, 2021, he was arrested by the Ortega government.