The government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo has been accused of human rights abuses against critics.
Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce arrested amid corruption probe and political shake-up in Nicaragua.
Roberto Samcam was killed after an assailant disguised as a delivery driver arrived at his condo, according to his wife.
Ricardo Martinelli has been convicted of money laundering in his native Panama and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans could face deportation from April 24.
Critics say the reforms are the latest to further concentrate power in the hands of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for ‘repressive acts’ against critics.
Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.
The late season storm is forecast to bring heavy rains to flood-prone Central America before moving east towards the US.
In a largely symbolic move, the Ortega government condemned Israel’s leaders as ‘fascist’ and ‘genocidal’ over Gaza war.
The released group includes student and religious leaders who were arrested as part of crackdown under President Ortega.
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