Nicaragua Archives - Page 211 of 448

A Leading Ortega Radio Host Threatens Opposition

William Grigsby boasted on his program “Sin Fronteras” that the war operation called “Danto” against Daniel Ortega’s opponents hasn’t ended.

“Don’t let a criminal dictatorship take away our rights anymore,” stated Juan Sebastian Chamorro in a video taped just before his detention.

The Ortega regime arrested, on Tuesday, June 8, presidential candidate Felix Maradiaga after an extensive questioning.

Ex-presidents, writers, European deputies and political figures from Europe and Latin America sign a declaration in defense of Nicaraguans.

Lawyers for the candidates Arturo Cruz and Cristiana Chamorro have not yet been able to communicate with their clients, still incommunicado.

“We’re working on a shoestring, but above all with the conviction that the least we journalists can do is to remain firmly behind the truth.”

Arturo Cruz is under arrest at the infamous “El Chipote” jail in Managua, widely denounced for torture of the government’s political prisoners

Beginning in June, both Copa and Avianca airlines will offer more frequent flights. American, Delta and Spirit are still on hold.

Cristiana has more than 72 hours under house arrest, incommunicado, and is “totally defenseless.” says her lawyer who can’t see her.

Prosecutor’s Office announces that the Police are investigating the former diplomat, based on the “Law in Defense of the People.”