Nicaragua Archives - Page 247 of 450

Ortega Seeks New “Gag Law”, Prescribing Fines and Jail

Ortega-allied deputies introduce the “Special Cybercrimes Law” which establishes jail time for citizens who spread “fake news”.

Twenty-one European Parliament Members, US officials and global NGOs warn that law will damage the work of activists and media.

Labor leader stands up to Daniel Ortega’s regime and denounces the police harassment of the “Maria Elena Cuadra” women’s movement.

Nicaraguan NGO Networks call on citizens and the international community to reject the government’s proposed Foreign Agents Regulation Law.

The journalist & press director of the Bluefields radio station “La Costenisima” was found guilty of slander. Her accusers work for the FSLN.

PEN International – Nicaragua issued a statement on September 23, calling attention to a dangerous new law proposed by the Ortega government.

The bill proposed by Ortega would stigmatize civil society, keep a watch on certain citizens, criminalize them and annul their rights.

Covid-19 wreaked economic havoc on Nicaraguan businesses. Many entrepreneurs had to reinvent in the Pandemic, turning crisis to opportunity

Standing Up to the Ortega Regime’s Harassment. Lenin Antonio Salablanca continues to resist, despite having suffered 9 months in prison.

Trials Begin against Two Young Nicaraguan Journalists, part of the ongoing government crack down on the independent media.