The Nicaraguan Catholic Bishops’ Conference called on the government of Daniel Ortega today to adopt four “concrete steps” that would “pave the way for the realization of a national dialogue.” The bishops set a deadline of noon on Monday for the Sandinista Executive to respond and then put a start date for the negotiations.
Read MoreToday, a group of people who share the same tenacity to revive the national struggle to ensure the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals, intersexuals, queer and people with other non-heteronormative sexualities and genders in Cuba, have launched our #AccionLGBTIQba agenda.
Read MoreJust 5 kms away from Mayari’s city center, you can find Seboruco Cave, declared a National Monument not just because of the general allure these unique structures create, resembling “homes” made by Nature, but also because of the idyllic landscape which surrounds it and the myths and legends of this place.
Read MoreTens of thousands of people peacefully marched through the streets of the Nicaraguan capital on Wednesday, demanding “democracy” as well as “justice” from President Daniel Ortega for the victims of the anti-government protests in mid-April.
Read MoreThe third major civic demonstration against the government of Daniel Ortega will be held Wednesday in Managua with the participation of students, farmers from the anti-canal movement, women’s organizations and professionals, and supported by activists from opposition civic groups.
Read MoreAmidst the throes of violence which have shaken Nicaragua in the repression of student protests, the population has given heartwarming acts of solidarity. These are some of the most shared and commented online…
Read MoreThe self-organized students have declared that there can’t be a dialogue until a trustworthy and independent Truth Commission has been named. However, Daniel Ortega doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to fulfill this requirement.
Read MoreHundreds of students demanding the resignation of President Daniel Ortega peacefully occupied public universities in three cities of Nicaragua today to demand the withdrawal of a student organization linked to the ruling Sandinista Front.
Read MoreHavana’s Alternative #00 Biennial has been taking place since Saturday May 5th in various “independent” artists’ homes/studios/workshops. It has been a controversial event ever since the first seed was planted.
Read MoreTwenty days after the start of the protests against the government of Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua woke up Monday under extreme tension and uncertainty, after new clashes between police and demonstrators. A possible dialogue has not yet begun and threats of worker, transport and commerce strikes are in the air.
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