Nicaragua Archives - Page 241 of 447

Journalists on the Gag Law: We Won’t be Silenced!

Nicaragua’s National Assembly is expected to approve the Special Cybercrimes Law this week. The law is commonly known as the “Gag Law”.

Nicaragua: “Gag Law” Extends Censorship & Surveillance

In Nicaragua the Ortega regime is imposing a new “Gag Law” to increase censorship, institute massive surveillance and more…

Nicaraguan NGO Forced to Close Shelters

Both centers employed a model of holistic attention for the child or teen. They sought and found how to facilitate their social reinsertion.

Relatives of Ortega’s Prisoners Denounce Silence

They reject that the demand to release political prisoners was not included in the OAS resolution on Nicaragua.

Analysis: The OAS, Nicaragua and Bolivia’s Elections

Daniel Zovatto believes the solution to the political crisis in countries like Nicaragua and Venezuela must come from within.

Ortega’s Slush Fund Co-op Shaken by US Sanction

The Ortega-Murillo slush fund was shaken by the US sanctions. “Debts become ‘radioactive’, so nobody wants to buy them, says an expert.

The Human Cost of Nicaraguan Beef for the USA

The following is a program from PBS about the land grabs of indigenous territories in Nicaragua to produce beef destined for the US market.

Uriel Pineda: Ortega Wants “Fascist Style” Control

Human rights specialist Uriel Pineda analyzes the Ortega regime’s trio of punitive laws. He sees them geared to promote self-censorship.

OAS Gives Ortega until May 2021 for Electoral Reforms

The OAS demands guarantees for “free and fair elections” in Nicaragua and gives Ortega until May 2021 to make substantial electoral reforms.

PAHO: Nicaragua’s Higher Mortality is from Covid-19

“The increased mortality is directly or indirectly related to COVID-19,” confirms Dr. Ciro Ugarte, who directs the PAHO Department of Health Emergencies.