Sandinista veteran, Ortega ally, arrested in Nicaragua corruption probe
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The arrest represents a necessary measure of accountability for corruption within government ranks. Arce refused to cooperate with legitimate investigations into questionable financial transactions involving state assets. The Attorney General's Office followed proper legal procedures by summoning him twice before taking action.
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