Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Feud With the Roman Catholic Church Continues as Government Limits Holy Week Celebrations

Nicaragua Limits Holy Week Celebrations as President Daniel Ortega's Feud With Catholic Church Continues

Amid the ongoing feud between Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and the Roman Catholic Church, the government limits Holy Week celebrations.
Pope Francis Offers Prayers to Victims of Massive Earthquake in Peru and Ecuador

Pope Francis Offers Prayers to Victims of Massive Earthquake in Peru and Ecuador While Closes Vatican Embassy in Nicaragua

By Rick Martin
As the first pope from Latin America, Pope Francis has been very busy with matters concerning the region. During his weekly Sunday noon blessing, he offered prayers to the people of Ecuador and Peru following a massive earthquake. This comes as the Vatican closes its embassy in Nicaragua.
Nicaragua: 5 Dead and 3 Wounded After Attack on Indigenous Group

Nicaragua: Attack on Indigenous Group Leaves 5 People Dead and 3 Wounded

By Rick Martin
The human rights crisis in Nicaragua keeps eroding as an Indigenous group was reportedly attacked by suspected settlers over the weekend, leaving five of them dead, with three others wounded.
Nicaragua Cut Ties With the Vatican by Closing Embassies

Nicaragua Closed Two Embassies Connected to Them; Move Seen as a Suspension of Diplomatic Relations With Vatican

By Mary Webber
Nicaragua has delivered another blow to the Vatican after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega ordered the closure of the Vatican Embassy in Managua and the Nicaraguan Embassy to the Vatican in Rome.
Nicaragua Shutters Catholic Universities and Aid Agency as Daniel Ortega Continues to Crackdown on the Church

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega's Regime Continues Attacks on Church, Closes Catholic Universities and Aid Agency

By Rick Martin
The dictatorial regime of Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has closed down two Catholic universities and Caritas Nicaragua, a Catholic Church's aid organization.
Nicaragua Government Commits 'Crimes Against Humanity' Similar to Nazi Regime, U.N. Report Says

Nicaragua Government Commits 'Crimes Against Humanity' Similar to Nazi Regime, U.N. Report Says

By Mary Webber
Nicaragua's government had been found to have committed human rights abuses, including torture and murder, similar to the Nazi regime, according to a United Nations report.
Chile, Argentina Offer Citizenship to Nicaraguans Exiled by Daniel Ortega's Government

Chile, Argentina Offer Citizenship to Nicaraguans Exiled by Daniel Ortega's Government

By Mary Webber
Chile and Argentina are offering Nicaraguan exiles citizenship in their countries after Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega recently stripped his critics and opposition figures of their citizenship.
Explore Nicaragua's Culture Through Traditional Folk Dances

Explore Nicaragua's Culture Through Traditional Folk Dances

By BERT HOOVER
Nicaragua is a country known for its vibrant and colorful culture, especially when it comes to traditional folk dances.
Nicaragua Strips 94 Political Opponents' Citizenship

Nicaragua Strips 94 Political Opponents' Citizenship

By BERT HOOVER
The government of Nicaragua declared that 94 individuals had lost their Nicaraguan citizenships.
Nicaragua Bishop Who Refused Exile Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison, Stripped of Citizenship

Nicaragua Sentenced Catholic Bishop to 26 Years in Prison, Stripped of Citizenship After He Refused Exile to the U.S.

By Rick Martin
Bishop Rolando Alvarez, head of the Matagalpa diocese, is making a heroic stand to stay in Nicaragua after the government deported more than 200 political prisoners to the United States.
Nicaragua Frees 222 Political Prisoners, Sends Them to the U.S.

Nicaragua Frees 222 Political Prisoners, Sends Them to the U.S.

By BERT HOOVER
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega administration released 222 political prisoners and flew them to Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Regime Slams 5 Priests With 10-year Prison Sentences

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Regime Slams 5 Priests With 10-year Prison Sentences; Catholic Faith Strengthens Amid Persecution

By Rick Martin
The Daniel Ortega regime has been repressing all sorts of opposition in Nicaragua, from political opponents to the media and most especially, the Roman Catholic Church. Now, a Nicaraguan court has sentenced five priests to spend 10 years in prison.
Texas Man Allegedly Murders, Decapitates Nicaraguan Wife

'Jealous' Texas Man Admits to Killing, Decapitating Nicaraguan Wife Inside Their Home

By Rick Martin
A 21 -year-old Texas man was arrested after he allegedly killed and decapitated his Nicaraguan wife, authorities said.
Nicaragua Municipal Elections: Daniel Ortega Arrests Opposition Members Running for Local Office

Nicaragua Municipal Elections: Daniel Ortega Arrests Opposition Members Running for Local Office

By Rick Martin
Dictator Daniel Ortega is seeking to further increase his power in Nicaragua with the country's municipal elections. It was described as an "electoral campaign without rallies, demonstrations or even real opposition" as Nicaraguans voted on Sunday.
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega Says U.S. Sanctions Will Only Drive More Migrants to U.S. Border

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega Says U.S. Sanctions Will Only Drive More Migrants to U.S. Border

By Mary Webber
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega on Thursday said the new U.S. sanctions imposed on his government could only drive more migrants to the U.S. border.
Traditional Latin American Diet: History of Latin America's Rice and Beans

Traditional Latin American Diet: History of Latin America's Rice and Beans

By Mary Webber
The traditional Latin American diet of rice and beans was believed to be first brought by the Spanish and Portuguese when they introduced long-grain rice to South America.
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