Moravia, Costa Rica, June 19, 2025 (AFP) - Critic of Nicaraguan president shot dead in exile in Costa Rica

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2025-06-19

A retired Nicaraguan soldier who has fiercely criticized President Daniel Ortega from exile was shot dead Thursday in neighboring Costa Rica, his family and officials said. Ex-major Roberto Samcam, 66, was gunned down at his apartment building in San Jose, reportedly by men pretending to deliver a package. "Not much is known, but the assassination is confirmed. There were eight shots," Samantha Jiron, Samcam's adoptive daughter told AFP from her......

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