Daniel Ortega

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

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

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.