Legendary Sandinista commander sentenced as Ortega crushes dissent

Dora Maria Tellez and Lesther Aleman found guilty in trials campaigners called a sham

Two of the most emblematic figures of Nicaragua's beleaguered opposition are facing years behind bars after being convicted of alleged acts of political conspiracy in trials campaigners and members of the international community called a sham.

Dora Maria Tellez, a legendary guerrilla leader during the Sandinista revolution, was found guilty during a closed-door trial at the notorious El Chipote political prison in Nicaragua's capital Managua on Thursday.