Nicaragua: Government supporters likely to rally nationwide July 19 to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution

Event

The government will mark the 43rd annual Sandinista Revolutionary Day July 19 to celebrate the ascension of the Sandinista National Revolutionary Front (Frente Sandinista de Liberacion Nacional, FSLN) and the end of the Anastasio Somoza regime. The day will be a public holiday nationwide, with marches scheduled throughout city streets, particularly in Managua. Gatherings at Plaza la Fe Juan Pablo II in the capital are likely. Government sources have declared they are deploying a heavy security presence.

Transit disruptions are likely nationwide. Protests from opponents of the current government are possible, but would almost certainly provoke a rapid response from government security. No groups opposing President Daniel Ortega have called for counter-protests; instead, they have called for people to remain in their homes as with previous anniversary celebrations.

Advice

Plan for transit disruptions nationwide. Comply with all directives given by authorities. Avoid any possible protests, due to the risk of a security response.