Nicaragua

Nicaragua: 21 Honduran Prisoners, Including MS-13 Gang Leader Freed

Nicaragua has granted pardon and repatriated 21 Honduran prisoners, which includes a leader of the MS-13 gang, back to Honduras. This move is in line with Nicaragua's initiative to return inmates to its neighboring countries, with a prior transfer involving 43 prisoners occurring in October.
Haiti Stops Flights to Nicaragua To Curb Migration Crisis as Daniel Ortega Continues Weaponizing Migrants Vs. US

Haiti Stops Flights to Nicaragua To Curb Migration Crisis as Daniel Ortega Continues Weaponizing Migrants Vs. US

Haiti has announced that it will suspend all flights to Nicaragua following reports that the Daniel Ortega regime is using charter flights to send Haitian migrants to the US.
Nicaragua Helping Fuel Migrant Crisis by 'Weaponizing' Haitian Migrants as Leverage Against US

Nicaragua Helping Fuel Migrant Crisis by 'Weaponizing' Haitian Migrants as Leverage Against US

The US is getting overwhelmed by migrants and it seems that Daniel Ortega's government in Nicaragua is making things worse as he weaponizes planes full of Haitian migrants.
Nicaragua: 12 Jailed Catholic Priests Freed, Sent to Rome Following Agreement with Vatican

Nicaragua: 12 Jailed Catholic Priests Freed, Sent to Rome Following Agreement With Vatican

Nicaragua released 12 Roman Catholic priests, who were detained on various charges, and sent them to Italy as part of an agreement with the Vatican.
Nicaragua Food: 5 Must-Try Traditional Dishes From This Central American Country

Nicaragua Food: 5 Must-Try Traditional Dishes From This Central American Country

Despite the turmoil happening with the country, Nicaragua has started booming with visitors from around the world, Among those attracting tourists is its food.
Nicaragua: UN Warns That Human Rights Violations Worsening Under President Daniel Ortega and Wife

Nicaragua Human Rights Violations Worsening Under President Daniel Ortega, Wife, UN Warns

The United Nations has reported that human rights violations and persecution of the opposition have increased under President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo.
Nicaragua Culture: A Mix of Spanish and Indigenous Cultures

Nicaragua Culture: A Mix of Spanish and Indigenous Cultures

Much like many countries in Latin America, Nicaragua's culture stems from a mix of local indigenous culture and Spanish culture.
Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Government Bans Jesuit Order, Renames Confiscated University

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Government Bans Jesuit Order, Renames Confiscated University

Nicaragua's suppression and crackdowns on the Roman Catholic Church continue as the Daniel Ortega government has now banned the Jesuit Order
Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Continues Oppressing Catholic Church

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Continues Oppressing Catholic Church, Confiscates Prestigious Jesuit-Run University

The repression of the Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua continues as the government under President Daniel Ortega confiscated a prestigious university from the Jesuit order.
Colombia Wins Territorial Dispute Against Nicaragua After Top UN Court's Ruling at The Hague

Colombia Wins Territorial Dispute Against Nicaragua After Top UN Court's Ruling at The Hague

The International Court of Justice at The Hague, Netherlands sided with Colombia in its long-running maritime territorial dispute with Nicaragua.
Brazil President Lula Offers To Help Free Imprisoned Bishop in Nicaragua After Meeting With Pope Francis

Brazil President Lula Offers To Help Free Imprisoned Bishop in Nicaragua After Meeting With Pope Francis

Pope Francis recently met with Brazil President Lula in the Vatican on Thursday, with the leftist president offering to help with the Vatican's ongoing problem with Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Government Orders Red Cross to Close Operations as Daniel Ortega's Crackdowns Continue

Nicaragua Orders Red Cross to Cease Operations as Daniel Ortega's Crackdown on Dissent Continues

In a continued crackdown on dissent, Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega takes a new turn by targeting the Red Cross.
Nicaragua Judges Sanctioned by US Following Citizenship Removal of Political Dissidents

Nicaragua Judges Sanctioned by US Following Citizenship Removal of Political Dissidents

The U.S. sanctioned three judges in Nicaragua for the citizenship removal of political dissidents in the country.
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Feud With the Roman Catholic Church Continues as Government Limits Holy Week Celebrations

Nicaragua Limits Holy Week Celebrations as President Daniel Ortega's Feud With Catholic Church Continues

Amid the ongoing feud between Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and the Roman Catholic Church, the government limits Holy Week celebrations.
Pope Francis Offers Prayers to Victims of Massive Earthquake in Peru and Ecuador

Pope Francis Offers Prayers to Victims of Massive Earthquake in Peru and Ecuador

As the first pope from Latin America, Pope Francis has been very busy with matters concerning the region. During his weekly Sunday noon blessing, he offered prayers to the people of Ecuador and Peru following a massive earthquake. This comes as the Vatican closes its embassy in Nicaragua.
Nicaragua: 5 Dead and 3 Wounded After Attack on Indigenous Group

Nicaragua: 5 Dead and 3 Wounded After Attack on Indigenous Group

The human rights crisis in Nicaragua keeps eroding as an Indigenous group was reportedly attacked by suspected settlers over the weekend, leaving five of them dead, with three others wounded.
Nicaragua Cut Ties With the Vatican by Closing Embassies

Nicaragua Cut Ties With the Vatican by Closing Embassies

Nicaragua has delivered another blow to the Vatican after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega ordered the closure of the Vatican Embassy in Managua and the Nicaraguan Embassy to the Vatican in Rome.
Nicaragua Shutters Catholic Universities and Aid Agency as Daniel Ortega Continues to Crackdown on the Church

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega's Government Shutters Catholic Universities, Aid Agency

The dictatorial regime of Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has closed down two Catholic universities and Caritas Nicaragua, a Catholic Church's aid organization.
Nicaragua Government Commits 'Crimes Against Humanity' Similar to Nazi Regime, U.N. Report Says

Nicaragua Government Commits 'Crimes Against Humanity' Similar to Nazi Regime, U.N. Report Says

Nicaragua's government had been found to have committed human rights abuses, including torture and murder, similar to the Nazi regime, according to a United Nations report.
Chile, Argentina Offer Citizenship to Nicaraguans Exiled by Daniel Ortega's Government

Chile, Argentina Offer Citizenship to Nicaraguans Exiled by Daniel Ortega's Government

Chile and Argentina are offering Nicaraguan exiles citizenship in their countries after Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega recently stripped his critics and opposition figures of their citizenship.
Explore Nicaragua's Culture Through Traditional Folk Dances

Explore Nicaragua's Culture Through Traditional Folk Dances

Nicaragua is a country known for its vibrant and colorful culture, especially when it comes to traditional folk dances.
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