The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the OAS today condemned the persistent attacks that journalists and media in Nicaragua are going through, which also includes being subject to political pressure and indirect censorship by the government.
Read MoreOver 80% of Nicaraguans support “moving up” the 2021 presidential election and 62% disapprove of Daniel Ortega performance as president in the face of the crisis that broke out more than four months ago, according to a survey published Friday in Managua
Read MoreThe Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy called for a 24-hour national strike on Friday, September 7, to demand the release of the hundreds of political prisoners being held by the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, and the reinstallation of the National Dialogue that’s been suspended for over two months in Nicaragua.
Read MoreThe days will continue to be hot, with an increase in cloudiness in the afternoon hours, when showers and isolated rains will occur in Havana. The winds will be from the east with speeds between 10 and 20 km/h and breezes in the afternoons. The high temperatures will be between 31 and 32° C (88 and 90 F), while the lows will be around 24° C (75 F).
Read MoreThe following is for our readers who may support the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo in its effort to squash the civic rebellion in Nicaragua but who are unable to read (in Spanish) the daily noon time speeches of Murillo. In this segment of her speech on Monday the vice president had the following to say…
Read MoreJust before midday on Sunday, thousands of people participating in what was called the “March of the flags” began to run and throw themselves to the ground when hooded paramilitaries started shooting from three pick-up trucks identified with red and black Sandinista party flags, injuring two people and generating panic among the participants.
Read MoreRelatives of retired Coronel Carlos Brenes and of retired Major Tomas Maldonado, both accused of terrorism and other crimes committed during their alleged participation in roadblocks, demanded from Daniel Ortega’s government their freedom and requested that the Nicaraguan Army mediate for the release of these founders of the military institution.
Read MoreAccording to the organization, the total number of doctors fired from hospitals and public health centers is at least 300, stated Carlos Duarte, secretary of the Association’s Board of Directors. The dismissals are attributed to political reasons [for healing wounded protestors or participating in or supporting the anti-government demonstrations].
Read MoreThe government of Daniel Ortega expelled today the mission of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) that was in the country to verify the situation of human rights, diplomatic sources reported.
Read MoreSome twenty persons imprisoned for participating in protests against the Government of Nicaragua announced Thursday an indefinite hunger strike, while almost a thousand protesters again took to the streets of Managua to demand “justice” and “freedom for the hundreds of political prisoners.”
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