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Police Citation Issued to Nicaraguan Teacher Sparks Protest

A citation ordering teacher Humberto Hernandez to appear at the Camoapa police station turned into a well-attended march against the local government last Saturday, October 27. The spontaneous demonstration was organized independently, amid a socio-political crisis in Nicaragua that has left hundreds dead.

Nicaragua: A Chess Lover’s Fight against Ortega

Jonathan Lopez had left behind the comforts of his home to become a trusted leader and student spokesperson. He was sure that he was struggling for a just cause. Proof of this is that he never covered his face and was always front and center as the voice of the young people in the occupation of the largest public university in Managua.

Taiwan Denies Purchase of Bonds from Ortega’s Dictatorship

The Ambassador of Taiwan in Managua, Jaime Wu, denied that the diplomatic legation under his leadership or any other agency of the Government of Taiwan, has held talks with the Government of Nicaragua to buy the equivalent of more than 280 million dollars in Bonds of the Republic.

Nicaragua Protest Art Exhibited in Berlin and Paris

“Glances of Resistance” is an exhibition of protest art by Nicaraguan artists that was presented from October 19-21 at the Grand Marche Stalingrad Museum in Paris. The exhibition included works of art produced in the context of the socio-political crisis that the country is currently going through.

Nicaragua: Is the IMF an Accomplice or Acquiescent?

These days a mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is making its customary annual visit to Nicaragua. This mission is relevant because it is the first one that takes place within the framework of the socio-political crisis and the consequences that may derive from its conclusions.

Farm Leader Benigna Mendiola Sows Doubt about Those Accused of Shooting Her Son

Benigna Mendiola looked over at the accused. She then gazed at Judge Edgar Altamirano, head of the Ninth District Criminal Court in Managua and exclaimed: “I didn’t come to accuse any of those who are here. I want my son’s murderer to pay for his crime.” This phrase from the mother of Lenin Mendiola, killed by a bullet last August 11 in Matagalpa, left those present in confusion.

Canadian Airline Cancels Flights to Nicaragua over Violence

As government repression and paramilitary violence continues unabated in Nicaragua, Canadian tour operator Transat decided to cancel all flights to this Central American country for this winter high season- The decision was made “due to ongoing civil unrest and a weak demand,” said Debbie Cabana, a spokeswoman for Transat,

Ortega Told to Protect the Lives of His Prisoners

The president of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the OAS, Margarette May Macaulay, urged the State of Nicaragua on Thursday to “protect the life and integrity” of some 558 people arrested in recent months by his government.

The Cry of Relatives Outside the Prison

Dozens of university students have been captured for their leadership in the protests, but their voices resound in the streets thanks to their relatives.“I want people to see what these kids are really like, what dreamers they are and that all they want is a free Nicaragua,” said Jennifer Estrada.

Without a Political Accord, Economic Decline in Nicaragua Could Be 20%

A technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in Managua this week to meet with Daniel Ortega’s administration, along with business people, economists and labor leaders to evaluate the state of the country’s economy.