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Suyen Cortez
THE Morning Star NUJ chapel condemns the violent attack on Nicaraguan journalist Suyen Cortez by an opposition supporter while at a supermarket in Managua last week.
We extend our full support and solidarity to Ms Cortez and see this as the latest cowardly attempt to silence journalists by the Nicaraguan opposition.
The Morning Star NUJ chapel also sends solidarity to Channel 13, where Ms Cortez is a presenter, and will continue to build links with journalists in Nicaragua.
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