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Ortega Rejects Elections, Justifies “Use of Arms”

The Ortega regime has made clear its message: “lead bullets” for those who dare to emulate the Bolivian demonstrators.

Mass Arrests Return to Nicaragua at Beseiged Church in Masaya

Members of Nicaragua’s Blue and White National Unity movement were arrested while carrying groceries to citizens who are cornered inside the church.

The Crisis in Bolivia and Nicaragua: Similarities and Differences

Carlos F. Chamorro looks at the similarities and differences in the civic rebellions in Bolivia and Nicaragua.

Daniel Ortega’s Socialism

With the crisis in Nicaragua, the true anti-poor nature of Daniel Ortega’s regime has been more clearly visible.

Nicaragua in Front of the Bolivian Mirror

The Bolivian protests played a key part, followed by the OAS report documenting the fraud, but the final push was given by the armed forces.

Eden Pastora: What Happens if Ortega Falls Sick or Dies?

“I would recommend that the Party Congress tell us who the next candidate will be, our next leader”, said Eden Pastora.

Nicaragua: What Opposition, for What Changes?

Sociology student Harley Morales Pon gives his view on some of the challenges facing the Nicaraguan opposition forces.

Nicaragua Interprets the Resignation of Evo Morales: Armed Forces were Key

“What happened in Bolivia is that institutions were respected. This allowed everything to be resolved without the need for so much violence and hundreds of deaths.”

If Bolivia Could Depose Evo Morales, why hasn’t Nicaragua Succeeded?

What Bolivia succeeded in doing in 20 days of social pressure, Nicaragua has failed to do over a much longer time. The author explores why.

How the Opposition in Nicaragua Seeks to End Ortega’s Power

As a first stage to invoke a return to democracy, the main objective of the political opposition in Nicaragua is to remove the Ortega regime from power.