Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament
The country’s crackdown on human rights has left it increasingly isolated in Latin America.
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Ortega insists no more elections for Nicaragua
The Central American state’s longtime leader intends to block the opposition from challenging his rule.
Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case
The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister’s killing.
Nicaragua strips lawyers of certification in latest crackdown on dissent
The government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has been accused of human rights abuses against critics.
US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials after activist’s death
The death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has prompted calls from UN experts for an independent investigation.
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Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera
Rivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.
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Nicaragua’s president says Trump ‘mentally deranged’ over war on Iran
Nicaraguan President has criticised his US counterpart Donald Trump, over the war on Iran.
Published On 21 Apr 2026
Press freedom declines in Americas, with US seeing sharpest drop: Report
A press freedom index has given the Americas its lowest ranking since it started recording results six years ago.
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Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 1 – Coups
US-backed coups reshape Latin America, toppling democracies and fuelling decades of dictatorship, secrecy, and revolt.
Published On 9 Feb 2026
Nicaragua frees dozens of prisoners amid pressure from Trump administration
Opposition groups say release triggered by ‘political chess moves’ following US abduction of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
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