CNN en Español Taken Off Air in Nicaragua as Government Intensifies Crackdowns

CNN en Español Taken Off Air in Nicaragua as Government Intensifies Crackdowns

Nicaragua has been cracking down on the Catholic Church, the opposition, and local independent media. Now, however, they have taken aim at media giant CNN as they took CNN en Español off the air on Wednesday.
Pope Francis Wants to Have Talks With Nicaragua About Their Catholic Crackdown

Pope Francis Wants to Have Talks With Nicaragua About Their Catholic Crackdown

By Rick Martin
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's government cracked down on dissenters, including members of the Catholic Church's clergy. Pope Francis declared he wants to have a dialogue with the Nicaraguan government.
Nicaragua: Nicaraguans Fleeing From Daniel Ortega Administration Posts Challenge for Costa Rica's Asylum System

Nicaragua: Nicaraguans Fleeing From Daniel Ortega Administration Posts Challenge for Costa Rica's Asylum System

By Rick Martin
In Nicaragua, the administration under dictator President Daniel Ortega has a huge crackdown on dissent, the opposition, the Church, and independent media. This has forced many of its citizens to flee to nearby countries, including Costa Rica.
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Wife: Get to Know Poet Turned Politician Rosario Murillo

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Wife: Get to Know Poet Turned Politician Rosario Murillo

By Mary Webber
Daniel Ortega has sworn in for a fourth straight term as Nicaragua's president last January, next to his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo.
Pope Francis Worried For Nicaragua After Bishop's Arrest

Pope Francis Worried For Nicaragua After Bishop's Arrest

By Rick Martin
Pope Francis has now spoken about the arrest of Matagalpa Bishop Rolando Alvarez, as well as several members of the Roman Catholic clergy in Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Police Arrest Prominent Roman Catholic Bishop Critical of President Daniel Ortega

Nicaragua Police Arrest Prominent Roman Catholic Bishop Critical of President Daniel Ortega

By Rick Martin
Police in Nicaragua have raided the residence of Bishop Rolando Alvarez, head of the Matagalpa diocese, and arrested him, along with several other priests.
Nicaragua Church Members Flock the Streets to Protest After Daniel Ortega’s Government Banned Processions

Nicaragua Catholic Church Members Protest After Daniel Ortega's Government Banned Processions

By Mary Webber
Members of the Nicaragua Catholic Church have gathered for a huge protest in the nation's city capital, Managua, after President Daniel Ortega's administration has prohibited religious processions in the country.
Nicaragua Continues Crackdown on Government Critics; Roman Catholic Bishop Under Investigation

Nicaragua Continues Crackdown on Government Critics; Roman Catholic Bishop Under Investigation

By Rick Martin
The investigation launched against Roman Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez is reportedly part of a growing crackdown on opposition leaders and government critics in Nicaragua.
Daniel Ortega Net Worth: The Life, Wealth, and Crime of Nicaragua's Dictator

Daniel Ortega Net Worth: The Life, Wealth, and Crime of Nicaragua's Dictator

By Rick Martin
Nicaragua's left-wing Sandinista revolution was a huge turning point in the country's history. Decades later, its leader, Daniel Ortega, sits as Nicaragua's president.
Nicaragua Newspaper Staff Flee Country as Daniel Ortega Cracks Down on Independent Media

Nicaragua Newspaper Staff Flee Country as Daniel Ortega Cracks Down on Independent Media

By Rick Martin
La Prensa, one of Nicaragua's leading newspapers, has reported that its staff has been forced to flee the country. They are now reporting from abroad.
Nicaragua Police Have Taken Over 5 Opposition-Held Towns Ahead of Elections

Nicaragua Police Have Taken Over 5 Opposition-Held Towns Ahead of Elections

By Rick Martin
Ahead of municipal elections, police in Nicaragua have taken over the city halls of five municipalities held by mayors affiliated with the opposition political party.
Nicaragua Finds Journalist and Ex-Foreign Minister Guilty of Crimes Against National Sovereignty

Nicaragua Finds Journalist and Ex-Foreign Minister Guilty of Crimes Against National Sovereignty

By Joshua Summers
A former presidential hopeful and journalist and an ex-foreign minister were the latest political opposition members in Nicaragua to be imprisoned.
Nicaragua's Pres. Daniel Ortega and Vice Pres. Rosario Murillo

Nicaragua Officials Hit With Sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department Ahead Pres. Daniel Ortega's Inauguration

By Joshua Summers
Nicaragua officials receive sanctions from the U.S. Treasury Department and other entities on the day of Daniel Ortega's inauguration.
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega’s Critic Edgard Paralles Picked Up by Two People Not in Police Uniform and Was Detained

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Critic Edgard Paralles Picked Up by Two People Not in Police Uniform and Was Detained

By Mary Webber
Nicaragua's former ambassador to the Organization of American States and a known critic of President Daniel Ortega has been detained in Managua.
U.S. Pres. Joe Biden Signs New Bill Putting Sanctions on Nicaragua After Daniel Ortega Secures Another Term in Elections

U.S. Pres. Joe Biden Signs New Bill Putting Sanctions on Nicaragua After Daniel Ortega Secures Another Term in Elections

By Mary Webber
U.S. President Joe Biden had signed a new bill putting more sanctions and punitive initiatives against Nicaragua's government after Daniel Ortega had secured a fourth consecutive term in office.
Facebook Accuses Nicaragua Government of Running Internet Troll Farm, Removes Over 1,000 'Fake' Accounts

Facebook Accuses Nicaragua Government of Running Internet Troll Farm, Removes Over 1,000 'Fake' Accounts

By Mary Webber
Facebook has accused the government of Nicaragua of running an internet troll farm ahead of the presidential elections this weekend.
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