Bayardo ARCE CASTANO

(Date of UN designation: 2021-08-02)

In his position as Economic Advisor to President Daniel Ortega, Bayardo Arce Castano holds significant influence over the policies of the Ortega regime. He is therefore associated with persons responsible for serious violations of human rights in Nicaragua. He supported the development of legislation preventing opposition candidates from taking part in elections. He is therefore responsible for repression against civil society and democratic opposition in Nicaragua.

Position(s): Economic Advisor to the President of the Republic of Nicaragua

En tant que conseiller économique du président Daniel Ortega, Bayardo Arce Castaño exerce une influence considérable sur les politiques du régime Ortega. Il est donc associé à des personnes responsables de graves violations des droits de l’homme au Nicaragua. Il a soutenu l’élaboration de la législation qui empêche les candidats de l’opposition de participer aux élections. Il est donc responsable de la répression à l’égard de la société civile et de l’opposition démocratique au Nicaragua.