Continuing crackdown on churches and NGOs moves Nicaragua further from democracy to authoritarianism

The Nicaraguan government's recent closure of over 1,500 nonprofits highlights a systematic effort to suppress civil society and undermine independent organizations critical of the regime.

Under President Ortega, hundreds of religious leaders and citizens have been detained, illustrating the regime's extensive crackdown on dissent and the targeting of influential institutions.

Ortega's regime, since returning to power in 2006, has utilized oppression and violence to maintain control, exemplified by the elimination of presidential term limits and ongoing attacks on students.

The consequences of Ortega's authoritarian measures extend to the educational sector and the media, crippling independent voices and enhancing state power over civil discourse in Nicaragua.

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