In Nicaragua, Ortega and Murillo now have their legion of 76,800 paramilitariesNicaraguan paramilitaries have been legalized, intensifying the repression under the Ortega-Murillo regime, as described by an unwilling participant.
Nicaraguan journalism (urgently) seeks allies to continue challenging the dictatorshipIndependent media in Nicaragua faces unprecedented challenges due to funding cuts and government repression, yet continues to report daily.The Ortega-Murillo regime systematically attacks journalism, but outlets persist against difficult odds.
In Nicaragua, Ortega and Murillo now have their legion of 76,800 paramilitariesNicaraguan paramilitaries have been legalized, intensifying the repression under the Ortega-Murillo regime, as described by an unwilling participant.
Nicaraguan journalism (urgently) seeks allies to continue challenging the dictatorshipIndependent media in Nicaragua faces unprecedented challenges due to funding cuts and government repression, yet continues to report daily.The Ortega-Murillo regime systematically attacks journalism, but outlets persist against difficult odds.
Nicaragua's Ortega and Murillo consolidate their power over the army and the policeOrtega and Murillo are rapidly reforming Nicaraguan laws to consolidate power and suppress opposition, using legal mechanisms to entrench their totalitarian regime.
No freedom of movement, supervised sermons and no prayers for Nicaragua: How the Ortega-Murillo regime controls its priestsFather Fabricio feels emasculated by government threats, forcing him to restrict his religious expressions and pastoral duties.
Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powersThe recent constitutional reforms in Nicaragua consolidate power further in the hands of President Ortega and Vice President Murillo.
Nicaragua's Ortega and Murillo consolidate their power over the army and the policeOrtega and Murillo are rapidly reforming Nicaraguan laws to consolidate power and suppress opposition, using legal mechanisms to entrench their totalitarian regime.
No freedom of movement, supervised sermons and no prayers for Nicaragua: How the Ortega-Murillo regime controls its priestsFather Fabricio feels emasculated by government threats, forcing him to restrict his religious expressions and pastoral duties.
Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powersThe recent constitutional reforms in Nicaragua consolidate power further in the hands of President Ortega and Vice President Murillo.
UN presents evidence implicating Nicaraguan army in crimes against humanityThe UN has confirmed the Nicaraguan military's involvement in violently repressing protests, challenging their claims of non-participation.
Nicaragua's Ortega and Murillo institutionalize paramilitary groups behind the deaths of over 350 peopleThe Nicaraguan government is formalizing paramilitary groups as legitimate forces to maintain power and suppress dissent.
US secures release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua DW 09/05/2024The U.S. secured the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners after negotiations, highlighting issues of unjust detentions and humanitarian concerns.
Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wifeNicaragua's recent legislative reforms consolidate power for Ortega and Murillo amid accusations of dissent suppression and democratic backsliding.
US trade office launches probe into abuses by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo regime in NicaraguaBiden's administration is intensifying pressure on Nicaragua through an investigation into labor and human rights violations.
The release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua: They got off the airplane saying, God bless America and Guatemala'The U.S. facilitated the release of political prisoners from Nicaragua, with 135 individuals transported to Guatemala for exile on September 5, 2023.
UN presents evidence implicating Nicaraguan army in crimes against humanityThe UN has confirmed the Nicaraguan military's involvement in violently repressing protests, challenging their claims of non-participation.
Nicaragua's Ortega and Murillo institutionalize paramilitary groups behind the deaths of over 350 peopleThe Nicaraguan government is formalizing paramilitary groups as legitimate forces to maintain power and suppress dissent.
US secures release of 135 political prisoners in Nicaragua DW 09/05/2024The U.S. secured the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners after negotiations, highlighting issues of unjust detentions and humanitarian concerns.
Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wifeNicaragua's recent legislative reforms consolidate power for Ortega and Murillo amid accusations of dissent suppression and democratic backsliding.
US trade office launches probe into abuses by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo regime in NicaraguaBiden's administration is intensifying pressure on Nicaragua through an investigation into labor and human rights violations.
The release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua: They got off the airplane saying, God bless America and Guatemala'The U.S. facilitated the release of political prisoners from Nicaragua, with 135 individuals transported to Guatemala for exile on September 5, 2023.
Journalists on the verge of extinction in NicaraguaThe regime in Nicaragua has effectively extinguished independent journalism, leading to significant news deserts across the country.
Nicaragua tightens control of social media to censor dissentThe reform of Nicaragua's Cyber Crime Law intensifies government control over expression and dissent, threatening freedoms both domestically and internationally.
Journalists on the verge of extinction in NicaraguaThe regime in Nicaragua has effectively extinguished independent journalism, leading to significant news deserts across the country.
Nicaragua tightens control of social media to censor dissentThe reform of Nicaragua's Cyber Crime Law intensifies government control over expression and dissent, threatening freedoms both domestically and internationally.
Songs, tears and resistance: the Nicaraguan exile rallying audiences in Costa RicaOlguita Acuna uses music to express the pain of political repression and personal loss faced by Nicaraguans in exile.
Maduro warns he is preparing with Cuba and Nicaragua to take up arms' in the event of an interventionMaduro threatens armed conflict with Cuba and Nicaragua against foreign intervention, highlighting a significant escalation in regional tensions during his third term.
Families broken by a dictatorship': Christmas exacerbates the trauma of separation among NicaraguansNicaragua's immigration reform has severely impacted families hoping to reunite during the holidays, causing them to abandon travel plans due to safety concerns.
Nicaragua: President Ortega, wife to be granted new powers DW 11/22/2024The constitutional reform strengthens presidential power in Nicaragua, promoting Rosario Murillo to co-president, raising concerns over the establishment of a dictatorship.
Families broken by a dictatorship': Christmas exacerbates the trauma of separation among NicaraguansNicaragua's immigration reform has severely impacted families hoping to reunite during the holidays, causing them to abandon travel plans due to safety concerns.
Nicaragua: President Ortega, wife to be granted new powers DW 11/22/2024The constitutional reform strengthens presidential power in Nicaragua, promoting Rosario Murillo to co-president, raising concerns over the establishment of a dictatorship.
The WorldWealthy nations committed to $300 billion annually to support the Global South in climate change efforts at COP29.
Continuing crackdown on churches and NGOs moves Nicaragua further from democracy to authoritarianismThe Nicaraguan government has suppressed over 1,500 nonprofits as part of a broader crackdown on civil society under President Ortega's authoritarian regime.
Nicaragua: Ortega and wife to assume absolute power after changes approvedOrtega and his wife are consolidating power through constitutional amendments, increasing control over media and targeting political dissent.
Nicaragua Shutters 1,500 Nonprofit Groups, Many of Them ChurchesThe Nicaraguan government has intensified its crackdown on nonprofit organizations, including evangelical churches, as part of a broader authoritarian strategy.
Continuing crackdown on churches and NGOs moves Nicaragua further from democracy to authoritarianismThe Nicaraguan government has suppressed over 1,500 nonprofits as part of a broader crackdown on civil society under President Ortega's authoritarian regime.
Nicaragua: Ortega and wife to assume absolute power after changes approvedOrtega and his wife are consolidating power through constitutional amendments, increasing control over media and targeting political dissent.
Nicaragua Shutters 1,500 Nonprofit Groups, Many of Them ChurchesThe Nicaraguan government has intensified its crackdown on nonprofit organizations, including evangelical churches, as part of a broader authoritarian strategy.
Humberto Ortega, Former Miliary Chief in Nicaragua, Dies at 77Humberto Ortega Saavedra died at 77 after questioning his brother's dictatorship, illustrating the complex dynamics of power within Nicaragua's Sandinista history.
Humberto Ortega, former Sandinista military strategist persecuted by the Ortega-Murillo regime, diesOrtega Saavedra's military failures led to a significant shift in his career and the Sandinista movement's direction.
NYC migrant accused of raping woman in Brooklyn had ICE detainer placed on him: reportImmigrant policy allows dangerous individuals to escape deportation, compromising public safety.Local law enforcement's lack of cooperation with ICE is criticized by city officials amid rising crime concerns.
ICJ rejects request to order Germany to stop selling arms to IsraelThe International Court of Justice rejected Nicaragua's request to issue Germany emergency orders to desist arms sales to Israel.
A top U.N. court won't order Germany to halt weapons exports to IsraelThe International Court of Justice refused to order Germany to stop sending weapons and aid to Israel, rejecting Nicaragua's request.
ICJ rejects request to order Germany to stop selling arms to IsraelThe International Court of Justice rejected Nicaragua's request to issue Germany emergency orders to desist arms sales to Israel.
A top U.N. court won't order Germany to halt weapons exports to IsraelThe International Court of Justice refused to order Germany to stop sending weapons and aid to Israel, rejecting Nicaragua's request.
With prices soaring, 86.8% of Nicaraguans cannot afford to buy essentialsLydia, a machine operator in Nicaragua, finds the recent wage increase insufficient to cover the rising cost of living for her family.