Critic Of Nicaragua's Ortega Shot Dead In Exile In Costa Rica

Retired Nicaraguan major Roberto Samcam was shot dead in exile in Costa Rica (Credit: AFP)

A retired Nicaraguan army officer in exile who fiercely criticized authoritarian President Daniel Ortega was shot dead Thursday in neighboring Costa Rica, his family and officials said.

Major Roberto Samcam, 66, was gunned down at his apartment building in San Jose, reportedly by men pretending to deliver a package.