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.
Bitcoin's Role In Defending Democracy In Nicaragua With Felix MaradiagaNicaraguan activist uses Bitcoin to combat financial repression under Ortega's autocratic rule.
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.
They entered the country legally to flee desperate conditions. Now, they could be deportedCarmen's activism against the Nicaraguan regime forced her to flee to the U.S. under humanitarian parole.
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.
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.
Bitcoin's Role In Defending Democracy In Nicaragua With Felix MaradiagaNicaraguan activist uses Bitcoin to combat financial repression under Ortega's autocratic rule.
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.
They entered the country legally to flee desperate conditions. Now, they could be deportedCarmen's activism against the Nicaraguan regime forced her to flee to the U.S. under humanitarian parole.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mauricio Funes, Salvadoran President Who Fled to Nicaragua, Dies at 65Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes died in Nicaragua, leaving behind a legacy marred by corruption charges and multiple prison sentences.
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.
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'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.
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'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.
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.
An American Church Thrived in Nicaragua. Then Its Pastors Went to Prison.Nicaragua's authoritarian regime is specifically targeting religious leaders and organizations, escalating its crackdown on evangelical churches.
Una iglesia de EE. UU. prospero en Nicaragua. Luego, sus pastores fueron encarceladosNicaragua's authoritarian regime has targeted religious leaders, while the Mountain Gateway church thrived with government support before facing repression.
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.
She Was the First Nicaraguan to Be Crowned Miss Universe. Can She Ever Go Home?Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios became a national hero for Nicaragua, but her victory was soon overshadowed by government repression against her supporters.
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.
An American Church Thrived in Nicaragua. Then Its Pastors Went to Prison.Nicaragua's authoritarian regime is specifically targeting religious leaders and organizations, escalating its crackdown on evangelical churches.
Una iglesia de EE. UU. prospero en Nicaragua. Luego, sus pastores fueron encarceladosNicaragua's authoritarian regime has targeted religious leaders, while the Mountain Gateway church thrived with government support before facing repression.
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.
She Was the First Nicaraguan to Be Crowned Miss Universe. Can She Ever Go Home?Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios became a national hero for Nicaragua, but her victory was soon overshadowed by government repression against her supporters.
Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza warNicaragua has severed diplomatic relations with Israel, condemning its actions during the Gaza war as fascist and genocidal.
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.
Germany denies aiding 'genocide' in Gaza, says Israeli security at 'core' of foreign policyGermany emphasizes Israel's security as a core foreign policy concern.Germany denies aiding in 'genocide' by providing military aid to Israel.
Top UN court opening hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflictNicaragua seeks to end German military support to Israel based on genocide claimsGermany denies breaching Genocide Convention or international humanitarian law
Germany rejects allegations that it's facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN courtGermany rejected Nicaragua's accusations at the International Court of Justice.Nicaragua's case is part of attempts to restrict Israel's military actions.
Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza warNicaragua has severed diplomatic relations with Israel, condemning its actions during the Gaza war as fascist and genocidal.
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.
Germany denies aiding 'genocide' in Gaza, says Israeli security at 'core' of foreign policyGermany emphasizes Israel's security as a core foreign policy concern.Germany denies aiding in 'genocide' by providing military aid to Israel.
Top UN court opening hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflictNicaragua seeks to end German military support to Israel based on genocide claimsGermany denies breaching Genocide Convention or international humanitarian law
Germany rejects allegations that it's facilitating acts of genocide in Gaza at UN courtGermany rejected Nicaragua's accusations at the International Court of Justice.Nicaragua's case is part of attempts to restrict Israel's military actions.
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.
Germany rebukes Nicaragua's Gaza genocide case at ICJ DW 04/08/2024Nicaragua urges Germany to stop arms exports to Israel, citing risk of genocide.Nicaragua criticizes Germany for aiding Palestinians while supplying military equipment to Israel.
Germany rebukes Nicaragua's Gaza 'genocide' claims DW 04/08/2024Nicaragua urges Germany to stop weapons exports to Israel due to genocide concerns.Germany denies violating Genocide Convention and international humanitarian law.
Germany rebukes Nicaragua's Gaza genocide case at ICJ DW 04/08/2024Nicaragua urges Germany to stop arms exports to Israel, citing risk of genocide.Nicaragua criticizes Germany for aiding Palestinians while supplying military equipment to Israel.
Germany rebukes Nicaragua's Gaza 'genocide' claims DW 04/08/2024Nicaragua urges Germany to stop weapons exports to Israel due to genocide concerns.Germany denies violating Genocide Convention and international humanitarian law.
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.
Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega establishes diplomatic ties with the TalibanNicaragua is the only Western country to recognize the Taliban regime diplomatically.