‘Riverdale’ Cast Speaks Out for Showrunner’s Father Jailed in Nicaragua
The Riverdale cast took a public stand demanding the release of the father of its showrunner Roberto Aguirre & other political prisoners.
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HR Court Requests Nicaragua Visit to See Political Prisoners
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights requests the State of Nicaragua authorize it to visit and verify the condition of the prisoners.
Nicaragua: Arrest Warrant for Environmentalist Amaru Ruiz
Nicaragua’s Public Prosecutor’s office charged environmentalist Amaru Ruiz Aleman with the alleged crime of “spreading false news”.
Alarming Physical and Psychological Torture of Lesther Aleman
The Nicaraguan University Alliance (AUN) has alerted that jailed student and member Lesther Aleman, is physically and psychologically ailing.
Cristiana Chamorro Marks 100 Days Isolated under House Arrest
The raid on her home lasted for five hours, after which Chamorro was left under arrest incommunicado with all her electronic devices stolen.
Whistleblower on Abuse of Migrant Children at Fort Bliss, Texas Base
BuzzFeed reports kids were burned in bathing, had blood drawn without explanation & were constantly threatened with deportation.
Gioconda Belli: Ortega’s accusation against Sergio Ramírez is malicious
Gioconda Belli called the accusation against the writer, novelist & former vice-president of Nicaragua Sergio Ramírez, “shameful & vengeful.”
Nicaragua: Political Prisoners’ Relatives Plead for Humane Treatment
They also ask for an end to the solitary confinement of Ana Margarita Vijil & Dora Maria Tellez, & to free Tamara Davila from her sealed cell.
Union Station, Colorado, USA – Photo of the Day
Jose Leiva from Nicaragua took our photo of the day: “Union Station” in Denver, Colorado, USA. He used a Pixel 3a XL camera.
Indigenous Campaign to Protect Vancouver Island’s Ancient Forests
Environmental and First Nations activists have been staging a months-long anti-logging resistance in Vancouver Island’s ancient forests.