Nicaraguans march in San José, ask to release protesters and advance elections

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Protest of Nicaraguan citizens in San José, Costa Rica. (Credit: CNN)

(CNN Spanish) - In Costa Rica, hundreds of Nicaraguans marched through the streets of downtown San José, the capital of Costa Rica, on Sunday to call for the release of protesters detained in their country, justice for the families of mortal victims of protests initiated in April 2018 and free, transparent and advanced elections.

Among the participants were some released, who traveled from Nicaragua to participate in the activity. This is the second march that takes place in Costa Rica this year, the previous one was held on August 11.

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Opposition mobilizations are prohibited in Nicaragua by the National Police, on the grounds that the summoners alter public order, have a criminal record or participated in what the government
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Nicaraguans protest in San José, Costa Rica. (Credit: CNN)

Anti-government protests leave 328 dead according to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the government recognizes 200 dead. The opposition Blue and White National Unit reports 130 detained protesters, which the government says are common criminals.

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