Maduro’s Prosecutor Threatens the Man Who Beat His Boss
The Attorney General wants the opposition candidate to testify for alleged “disobedience”, for not accepting the election fraud.
Nicaragua
Carlos Mejia Godoy – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artist is Carlos Mejia Godoy with Los de Palacaguina from Nicaragua with the song “El Meon” (The pisser) (2000).
Ortega Eliminates 151 More Associations in Nicaragua
This is the third crackdown of the week on NGOs and associations. The latest 151 organizations eliminated belonged to the business sector.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Validates Stolen Elections
As expected by all concerned, today’s announcement tries to close the door on any challenges and leave Maduro in power until 2031.
Nicaragua’s Rulers See Enemies Behind Every Tree
The thinking goes: Organized civil society in all its forms must be eliminated and total dependence on the government fomented.
New Laws Weaken and Co-opt Non-Profit Work in Nicaragua
The National Assembly approved laws obligating non-profit organizations to work in partnership with the Ortega-Murillo government.
UN Human Rights Office on Massive Ban of NGOs in Nicaragua
“The decision by the Nicaraguan authorities to ban a further 1,500 civil society organizations is deeply alarming…”
How Ortega’s Repression Impacts His Prisoners’ Children
“Effects have been found in every area of the children’s lives, be it on a family, psychosocial, social, or economic level,”
Nicaragua’s Dictatorship Eliminates 1,500 More NGOs
The Attorney General’s Office will transfer the properties and other assets of the closed organizations to the State of Nicaragua.
“Maduro Must Go!” Shout Venezuelans at Home and Abroad
The big surprise at the Caracas gathering was the reappearance of opposition leader María Corina Machado before thousands of supporters.