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Nicaragua Intelligence Accused of Killing Dissident in Costa Rica

5/26/2026

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Nicaragua Intelligence Hit

Investigators allege Nicaragua’s military intelligence orchestrated a prison-based hit that killed dissident Roberto Samcam in Costa Rica.
Roberto Samcam, a Nicaraguan opposition figure, was shot dead at his Costa Rican home on June 19, 2025.
UN experts reported Nicaragua’s security forces executed dozens of protesters and assassinated exiles abroad.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates argue homelessness and drug use leave city unsafe despite falling crime.

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Leahy Stabs

Seattle police released footage showing Christopher Leahy stalking and stabbing Juniper Blessing in a housing laundry room on May 10.
Juniper Blessing was critically injured in the May 10 Seattle laundry-room stabbing and remains hospitalized.
Police nationwide reported a surge of violent incidents and arrests over the Memorial Day weekend.
NYC recorded murders at 2018 low yet nearly 30,000 assaults, a 44 % rise over 2019.

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Police Report Spike

Police nationwide reported a spike in violent incidents and arrests over the Memorial Day weekend.
Authorities in Tacoma, Chicago, Kansas City, Portland and other cities confirmed homicides, shootings and multiple injuries, with investigations ongoing.
Tacoma police arrested a woman on murder suspicion after a man died from stab wounds.
Chicago police recorded 22 shooting victims, youngest 14, over two hours, with no arrests.

Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized a broader set of Memorial Day weekend violence, detailing incidents in Tacoma, Chicago, Kansas City and Portland, while Left gave less weight to these reports.
Right coverage gave less weight to the multi-city detail, focusing on isolated cases such as the Seattle stabbing, New York assault surge and a San Antonio officer issue.

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Nicaragua Intelligence Hit

Investigators allege Nicaragua’s military intelligence orchestrated a prison-based hit that killed dissident Roberto Samcam in Costa Rica.
Roberto Samcam, a Nicaraguan opposition figure, was shot dead at his Costa Rican home on June 19, 2025.
UN experts reported Nicaragua’s security forces executed dozens of protesters and assassinated exiles abroad.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates argue homelessness and drug use leave city unsafe despite falling crime.

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