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Nicaragua's Ortega used a front to take over the country's electricity sector, investigation alleges

The acquisition, valued at $140 million, involved a complex transaction that reportedly gave the ruling marriage more control over the country's sector

Latin Times

New Cuba bill would pave the way to stripping opposition members from their citizenship

The move follows the playbook of Nicaragua's authoritarian ruler Daniel Ortega, who has already implemented such a measure

Latin Times

Nicaragua is profiting from facilitating large-scale migratory flows to the U.S.

Thousands are flown to Managua or reach the country from the south before making their way further up north

Latin Times

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Nicaragua: opposition claims Ortega government has the president's brother under house arrest

This happened after the brother of Nicaraguan President Ortega, an opposition leader, spoke to the Argentine press about the government.

Latin Times

Nicaraguan police are monitoring the brother of President Daniel Ortega

Nicaragua’s National Police appear to confirm that retired Gen. Humberto Ortega, brother of President Daniel Ortega, has been under guard since local media reports emerged two days earlier that police had surrounded his home

The Independent UK

Daniel Ortega regime exiles Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios and her family from Nicaragua

Latin Times

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US sanctions Nicaragua’s attorney general over human rights concerns

Washington says Morales Urbina ‘exploited her office to facilitate a coordinated campaign to suppress dissent’.

Al Jazeera

US Announces Sanctions Against Nicaragua's Attorney General

According to the Treasury, the sanctions are related to Morales Urbina's conduct after the 2018 civil protests.

Latin Times

The Bukele Model Means Security Without Liberty

El Salvador stands at a crossroads between popular sentiment and adherence to constitutional principles.

Reason

Exiled Ex-candidate Says Nicaragua Is A 'Tropical North Korea'

A year ago, Felix Maradiaga, who was imprisoned while running for president against Nicaragua's increasingly authoritarian leader Daniel Ortega, was freed and exiled to the United States.

International Business Times

Nicaragua Releases Catholic Bishop, 18 Other Clergy Members After Negotiations With Vatican

Catholic bishop Rolando Álvarez was imprisoned for criticizing religious freedom conditions in Nicaragua and was placed under house arrest on Aug. 4, 2022. After almost 15 days, he was arrested from his residence and presented to the court in December of that year.

Latin Times

Nicaragua frees a jailed Catholic bishop and 18 priests, hands them to the Vatican

Bishop Rolando Álvarez and the other clergy were jailed more than a year ago, in most cases, as part of a crackdown on the opposition and Catholic Church by President Daniel Ortega.

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Nicaragua says it released Bishop Rolando Álvarez, 18 priests from jail, handed them over to Vatican

The Nicaraguan government says it has released Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 clergy members from jail and handed them over to Vatican authorities

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Nicaragua Opponent Exiled In Costa Rica Hospitalized After Being Shot 7 Times

The incident happened near Costa Rica University on the east side of San José on Wednesday. Joao Maldonado, 34, was driving with his partner at the time, Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation department said.

Latin Times

Nicaragua, China's Free Trade Agreement Comes Into Effect

Nicaragua will export food items such as meat and seafood, such as fish, shrimp, lobsters, sea cucumber, sugar, peanuts and rum.

International Business Times

Pope Urges Dialogue As More Nicaraguan Priests Arrested

Fourteen Nicaraguan priests have now been arrested in a crackdown on the Catholic Church in the Central American country, prompting Pope Francis to call for dialogue during his Monday prayer.

The Guardian - US

Plane detained in France sheds light on Nicaragua’s role in US migrant crisis

Flight contained 303 Indians en route to Central American country whose light visa requirements have attracted US-bound travelers

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Ticket To Nicaragua: African, Asian Migrants Seek Shortcut To US

Nicaragua has become a hot spot for migrants from around the world seeking to avoid a brutal trek through the Darien Gap jungle -- including the 303 Indians whose plane was grounded last week in France on their way to the Central American nation.

The Guardian - US

Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits after police accuse her of treason

Karen Celebertti retires weeks after Nicaragua’s contestant, who took part in protests in 2018, was crowned Miss Universe

The Independent UK

Miss Universe director charged with treason for alleged plot to take down Nicaraguan government

The charges come after photos emerged of Sheynnis Palacio, who last month became the first Miss Nicaragua to win Miss Universe, participating in mass anti-government protests in 2018

Latin Times

Nicaragua Pulls Ambassador From Argentina Following President-Elect Milei's Criticism

Javier Mieli has not invited Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega for the inauguration ceremony.

The Guardian - US

Nicaragua’s Miss Universe emerges as symbol of defiance against Ortega regime

‘Nervous’ government has cracked down on celebrations for Sheynnis Palacios in country where ‘repression is absolute’

Latin Times

50% Of Nicaragua's Population Wants To Leave The Country, Finds Study

In the last five years, the percentage of Nicaraguans willing to move out of the country has increased from 35% to almost 50%.

The Independent UK

A new study says about half of Nicaragua's population wants to emigrate

A new study says that about half of Nicaragua's population of 6.2 million want to leave their homeland because of a mix of economic decline and repression from President Daniel Ortega's government

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