Carlos Chamorro in conversation with Diana Calderón

The cost for the Nicaraguan journalist, Carlos Chamorro, to carry out his profession was exile in Costa Rica in 2021; similar to what happened to around 200 of his colleagues and compatriots, whom the Daniel Ortega regime acted against because of their outspoken voices and/or criticisms of his government. “Being a journalist in Nicaragua is equivalent to committing a terrorist crime” said Chamorro in an interview from exile. From Costa Rica, he now runs the media outlet Confidencial: “Although we are in exile, our eyes, our ears and our reporting are in Nicaragua.” In conversation with Diana Calderón.

All events on Saturday, January 31st will be free for people with ID from the department of Bolívar. Complimentary tickets can be requested —up to capacity— at the box office of the Hay Festival (Centro de Convenciones) showing your identification on the same day the event is taking place.