The Nicaraguan government called for a march on Monday in support of the president, Daniel Ortega, after the massive opposition demonstration on Saturday, after 11 days of protests that led to violence and dozens of deaths.
Read MoreBefore a massive peaceful demonstration, the Nicaraguan Bishops’ Conference on Saturday reiterated its willingness to mediate a dialogue between the Government and civil society, but warned that it will give President Daniel Ortega a period of one month to evaluate compliance with agreements.
Read MoreWang Jing, the Chinese magnate who in 2013 received the exclusive concession from Daniel Ortega’s government to construct an inter-oceanic canal, has shuttered his company’s Hong Kong offices. The move is seen in Nicaragua as another sign of a dying project.
Read MoreIndependent journalists and human rights activists in Nicaragua reported today that they have received death threats and attacks on their homes, following protests and clashes last week in the country.
Read MoreCarlos Mejia Godoy, creator of most of the songs used by young people at different times since the fight against the dictator Somoza, opens up in an interview with El Nuevo Diario about the current protests in Nicaragua.
Read MoreThis forecast period will bring days with abundant clouds, some showers in the afternoons, and some isolated thunderstorms. The maximum temperatures will oscillate between 27 and 29° C (81 and 84 F) and the lows will be between 22 and 23° C (72 and 73 F).
Read MoreThe students who have led the recent protests in Nicaragua and who remain entrenched in a university in the capital accepted a dialogue with the government on the condition that President Daniel Ortega offers security guarantees for them and their families.
Read MoreAt the cry of “Peace”, “Freedom” and “Daniel Ortega Out”, several thousand protesters marched peacefully today in the capital of Nicaragua, to demand the president cease the repression of the protests that have convulsed this country in the last six days.
Read MoreThe United States ordered today that relatives of its diplomats working in Nicaragua immediately leave the country, mired in protests against the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
Read MoreSeveral supermarkets and other stores were looted Sunday in Managua, including Wall Mart outlets, as anti-government protests continue to escalate in Nicaragua’s main cities and other localities.
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