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Amaya, Don’t Let Them Torture You

My dear Amaya Eva Coppens, seeing you snatched up as a supposed criminal by those hooded men hurts me deeply, but your face in the photos is a comfort to those of us who know and love you.

US Congressional Progressive Caucus Condemns Ortega’s Repression in Nicaragua

The Progressive Caucus of the United States Congress condemned the violence and human rights violations in Nicaragua, which has caused more than 400 deaths as a result of the repression of the regime of Daniel Ortega. “We cannot remain silent.”

Thousands of Balloons Launched in Protest against Ortega in Nicaragua

Thousands of blue and white balloons, colors of the national flag, appeared today in the streets of different cities and towns of the country as a new form of citizen resistance against the Government of Daniel Ortega, in coincidence with the patriotic independence celebrations.

International Pressure on Ortega May Increase if He Refuses to Negotiate

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) approved its third resolution on Wednesday condemning the violence of the Daniel Ortega’s regime and urging the government to return to the national dialogue. The new resolution opens the door to bilateral sanctions by the international community, agreed former diplomats.

Thousands March in Nicaragua Demanding Release of Political Prisoners

Thousands of protesters marched again Thursday in the capital of Nicaragua, to demand the release of more than 300 persons imprisoned for participating in protests, while the opposition Civic Alliance announced that it seeks unity with other political and social forces against the government of Daniel Ortega.

Miss Teen Nicaragua Shaves Head in Solidarity with Political Prisoners

Idania Flores, Miss Teen Nicaragua 2017, decided to show her support for the more than 300 political prisoners of the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The young woman shaved her head to draw attention to the plight of her fellow Nicaraguans.

Solidarity with the Dictatorship is to Go Against Life

Those who think like that abroad—because only the dictators and their lackeys do it here—do not know what is happening. They are so afraid of imperialism as they believe that everything moves in the world by its will. They also despise the dignity and intelligence of the Nicaraguan people.

A YouTuber who Raised his Voice against the Ortega-Murillo Regime

Juan Sebastian Gomez began making videos for fun. He wanted to make people laugh, and in 2012, with that in mind, he encouraged his friends from the university to open a YouTube channel with him. But it wasn’t until a year ago that he decided to open a channel just for himself. He continued making comic videos and rarely spoke about politics. Up until now.

“Carlos Mejia is the Soul of Nicaragua”

Author Sergio Ramirez laments the new exile forced on Carlos Mejia Godoy, walks us through a review of the singer-songwriter’s career, and recognizes what his work has meant for Nicaragua. “He’s the mirror that reflects Nicaragua,”

Arrests of Young People and Judicial Farce Continues in Nicaragua

The Nicaraguan Prosecutor’s Office filed a formal accusation based on fabricated charges Tuesday against university leader Edwin Carcache and four other students arrested last week for participating in protests against the government,