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Ortega’s Offensive Against Former Political Prisoners

Former Nicaraguan political prisoners are frequently finding themselves back in jail. When out of prison they are under constant harassment.

First, let’s open the road. If we do that, there’ll be time and institutions enough for those who want water to fill their own cups.

An international NGO files a petition on behalf of journalists of Radio Dario, Confidencial & Esta Semana, 100% Noticias, and La Costenisima.

Doctors warn that Eta and Iota paved the way for an outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in Nicaragua’s indigenous lands.

The IACHR report notes serious human rights violations in the prison system, a lack of justice, and a police state rife with impunity.

“The laws are only visible for those in the opposition. For the others, and his [Ortega’s] people, the laws don’t apply,” said the mother.

Recently, there are more suspected cases and deaths, which is why independent doctors warn that it could be the beginning of a new wave.

Residents of Wawa Bar began returning to their community this week, despite the lack of water and the houses having all been destroyed.

Government help isn’t reaching all of the shelters in Bilwi, Nicaragua. With each passing day, the hunger and desperation mount.

The sentence & release of an Ortega supporter guilty of murdering opponent Jorge Rugama “is a message of impunity,” says lawyer.