Panama Slams Nicaragua Over Ricardo Martinelli Asylum, Claims Neighbor Is Meddling in Internal Affairs

Panama Slams Nicaragua Over Ricardo Martinelli Asylum, Claims Neighbor Is Meddling in Internal Affairs

The row between Central American countries Panama and Nicaragua continues as former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli continues his asylum inside the Nicaraguan embassy.
Nicaragua Dictator Daniel Ortega Clamps Down on Free Speech Even Further; US Imposes Arms Restrictions

Nicaragua Dictator Daniel Ortega Clamps Down on Free Speech Even Further; US Imposes Arms Restrictions

The human rights crisis in Nicaragua has entered a new chapter as President Daniel Ortega imposed new free speech restrictions for concerts.

Nicaragua Government, Daniel Ortega Regime, Accused of Crimes Against Humanity by UN Report

A report by a group of human rights experts backed by the UN has accused the government of Nicaragua under Daniel Ortega of systematic human rights abuses.
Nicaragua Shuts Down Scouting Organization, Several NGOs

Nicaragua Shuts Down Scouting Organization, Several NGOs

Nicaragua's government has closed the country's scouting organization and seven other NGOs, as reported by state media La Gaceta. This move concludes a crackdown that includes expelling religious orders, charities, and civic groups.
Nicaragua Faithful Afraid as Daniel Ortega Regime Continues Crackdown Against Roman Catholic Church

Nicaragua Faithful Afraid as Daniel Ortega Regime Continues Crackdown Against Roman Catholic Church

Despite being a majority Catholic country, Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega regime is cracking down on the Roman Catholic Church.
Nicaragua Grants Panama Ex-President Ricardo Martinelli Asylum

Panama Ex-President Ricardo Martinelly Faces 10-Year Sentence Over Money Laundering, Gets Political Asylum from Nicaragua

Nicaragua's government announced on Wednesday the granting of asylum to Panama's former President Ricardo Martinelli, who sought protection at Nicaragua's embassy in Panama City while facing a substantial prison sentence in his home country.
Nicaragua Priest Says He Was 'Insulted, Beaten, Imprisoned' Under Daniel Ortega During International Religious Freedom Summit

Nicaragua Priest Says He Was 'Insulted, Beaten, Imprisoned' Under Daniel Ortega

The religious persecution of Roman Catholics by the Daniel Ortega regime in Nicaragua was spotlighted at the International Religious Freedom Summit.
Nicaragua Bishop Exiled by Daniel Ortega Meets With Pope Francis, Says the Vatican

Nicaragua Bishop Exiled by Daniel Ortega Meets With Pope Francis, Says the Vatican

As the political and religious persecution of the Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua continued, Pope Francis met with one of the bishops exiled by dictator Daniel Ortega.
Nicaragua Expels Daniel Ortega Critic Bishop Rolando Alvarez, 18 Other Priests, to the Vatican

Nicaragua Expels Daniel Ortega Critic Bishop Rolando Alvarez, 18 Other Priests, to the Vatican

The Daniel Ortega regime in Nicaragua continues its row with the Roman Catholic Church as it announced that it expelled imprisoned Bishop Rolando Alvarez and 18 other priests.
Nicaragua Opposition Member Shot in Costa Rica While in Exile as Daniel Ortega Intensifies Crackdown Vs. Catholic Church

Nicaragua Opposition Member Shot in Costa Rica While in Exile as Daniel Ortega Intensifies Crackdown Vs. Catholic Church

Costa Rica is home to many exiled Nicaraguans, from opposition members to journalists to priests affected by dictator Daniel Ortega's crackdown against all forms of dissent.
Pope Francis Expresses Concern Over Nicaragua After Daniel Ortega Jails Even More Priests

Pope Francis Expresses Concern Over Nicaragua After Daniel Ortega Jails More Priests

During his New Year's Day address at the Vatican, Pope Francis expressed concern over what is happening in Nicaragua as dictator Daniel Ortega continues his crackdown.
Nicaragua, China Sign Free Trade Agreement

Nicaragua, China Sign Free Trade Agreement

China and Nicaragua signed a free trade agreement on Thursday after a year of negotiations.
Dictator Vs. Beaurty Queen: Why is Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega Regime Feuding With Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios?

Dictator Vs. Beaurty Queen: Why is Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega Regime Feuding With Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios?

Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios's big win at the Miss Universe beauty pageant should have brought Nicaragua national pride. However, the regime under dictator Daniel Ortega is treating her like a pariah.
Nicaragua Detains Second Bishop Amid Church Crackdowns

Nicaragua Detains Second Bishop Amid Church Crackdowns

In a broad crackdown on opposition figures and the Catholic Church, Nicaragua authorities arrested a second bishop, Isidoro Mora, on Thursday, escalating tensions under President Daniel Ortega's government.
Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios Cannot Enter Home Country of Nicaragua After Anti- Daniel Ortega Ties Were Revealed

Nicaragua Is Banning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios From Returning Home Unless She Agrees To One Condition

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios cannot return home to Nicaragua. However, dictator Daniel Ortega's regime will reportedly agree to let her in on one condition.
Nicaragua Investigating Miss Nicaragua Director After 'Anti-Government' Candidate Sheynnis Palacios Won Miss Universe

Daniel Ortega Government Investigating Miss Nicaragua Director After 'Anti-Government' Candidate Sheynnis Palacios Won Miss Universe

The Daniel Ortega government is now investigating the director behind the Miss Nicaragua beauty pageant after it was revealed that new Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios protested against the dictator in 2018.
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