Several Nicaraguan social movements and civic organizations denounced that the government of President Daniel Ortega has created a “fearsome apparatus of political and financial espionage” in the face of the political crisis experienced in the country.
Read MoreDaniel Ortega’s police arrested at least 15 people on Sunday morning, including several opposition leaders, who wanted to hold a march in Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, reported Azahalea Solís, a member of the Blue and White National Unity coalition, reported dpa news.
Read More“In the reform to the crime of terrorism, any action can be considered terrorism. It does not give you guidelines for the crime and citizens do not have legal rights vis-à-vis the judge or the Public Ministry (Prosecutor’s Office).”
Read MoreThe majestic island of Ometepe, located in the Lake of Nicaragua, was known as an “Oasis of Peace” but now, the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have managed to transform it into an “Island of Terror”.
Read MoreThe favorable conditions for the occurrence of isolated showers in the capital are predicted to continue, especially in the afternoons, which may be intense in some localities. The high temperatures will oscillate between 30 and 31° C (86 and 88 F), while the lows will be close to 25° C (77 F). The sea surface temperature will remain at 29° C (84 F).
Read MoreWhat was Tropical Storm Michael became a hurricane quicker than expected as it moves through the Yucatan Channel and heavy rains are possible in localities streching from Pinar del Rio to as far as Havana starting on Monday.
Read MoreTropical Storm Michael is slowly moving north through the Yucatan Channel bringing a tropical storm warning on Monday to Cuba’s far west, including Pinar del Rio, Artemisa and Mayabeque provinces and the Isle of Youth.
Read MoreAt least eight people suspected of participating in opposition demonstrations were arrested over the weekend in police operations executed on the island of Ometepe, once considered an oasis of peace and growing tourist destination, and Masaya the former capital of Nicaraguan arts & crafts.
Read MoreBrazil faces its most uncertain elections since it regained democracy in 1985. In a tense climate due to the rise of the ultra-right hand of former military Jair Bolsonaro and punished by the ravages caused by corruption scandals and the economic crisis of recent years, the Latin American power elects its next president today.
Read MoreAn unexpected demand from president Nicolas Maduro for airlines to pay for fuel with the petro (Venezuelan cryptocurrency, the use of which has been prohibited by the US Government) from now on, has unsettled the handful of airlines that continue to fly to and from Venezuela.
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