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Family members denounce a multitude of abuses. The political prisoners are denied medical attention and are confined in maximum security cells

The Silent Mourning of Health Staff in Nicaragua

Colleague of deceased nurse: “It is sad that the work of so many people who fought is not recognized. That such recognition is not given.”

Justo Rodriguez, 68, lies inert on the bed.The farmer from the Island of Ometepe, Nicaragua was released from jail on December 19, 2020.

Our photo of the day: “Casting for The Walking Dead”, from an anonymous reader, was first posted on the official Nicaraguan website 19digital.

Karen Lacayo, sister of political prisoner Edward Lacayo, reports that the police do not allow her or her mother to leave the house.

The law threatens freedom of the press and criminalizes investigative journalism. It’s a green light to surveillance of private communications

Those on the list are all critics of President Putin. The designation “foreign agent” echoes the law in Nicaragua taking effect in December.

Our photo of the day: “The last full moon of 2020”, was taken in Nicaragua by Yolidia Hernánadez with her Redmi Note 8 camera.

The Special Cybercrime Law, known as “Gag Law”, now enters into force in Nicaragua. It criminalizes the exercise of journalism in the country

The pandemic left many migrants unemployed and vulnerable to exploitation. Hundreds were left stranded in other countries or at the borders.