Fighting Dictatorships with Bitcoin feat. Felix Maradiaga

Felix Maradiaga is a Nicaraguan political activist dedicated to fostering peace, democracy, and the rule of law in his beloved Nicaragua. He's been an outspoken critic of President Daniel Ortega and his dictatorship. When when he announced he'd run for the presidency, he was imprisoned for 611 days and held in solitary confinement. 

During our conversation, we talk about:

• The history of Nicaragua -- from democracy to dictatorship 
• His time in solitary confinement 
• Why dictators love to control a country's financial rails
• How he was the first person to have his financial assets frozen under Ortega's regime
• Why he sees Bitcoin as a tool that protects people's human rights
• And the strength and resilience of the Nicaraguan people under oppression

Follow Felix on Twitter ⁠@maradiaga⁠

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