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Nicaragua Judges Sanctioned by US Following Citizenship Removal of Political Dissidents

Apr 19, 2023 11:08 PM EDT By Mary Webber

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

Apr 08, 2023 04:11 AM EDT By Rick Martin

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 While Closes Vatican Embassy in Nicaragua

Mar 19, 2023 11:23 PM EDT By Rick Martin

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: Attack on Indigenous Group Leaves 5 People Dead and 3 Wounded

Mar 13, 2023 11:52 PM EDT By Rick Martin

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 Closed Two Embassies Connected to Them; Move Seen as a Suspension of Diplomatic Relations With Vatican

Mar 13, 2023 12:44 AM EDT By Mary Webber

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 Regime Continues Attacks on Church, Closes Catholic Universities and Aid Agency

Mar 10, 2023 12:53 AM EST By Rick Martin

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

Mar 03, 2023 12:44 AM EST By Mary Webber

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

Feb 24, 2023 12:53 AM EST By Mary Webber

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

Feb 16, 2023 09:56 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

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

Nicaragua Strips 94 Political Opponents' Citizenship

Feb 15, 2023 10:47 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The government of Nicaragua declared that 94 individuals had lost their Nicaraguan citizenships.

Nicaragua Bishop Who Refused Exile Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison, Stripped of Citizenship

Nicaragua Sentenced Catholic Bishop to 26 Years in Prison, Stripped of Citizenship After He Refused Exile to the U.S.

Feb 10, 2023 11:04 PM EST By Rick Martin

Bishop Rolando Alvarez, head of the Matagalpa diocese, is making a heroic stand to stay in Nicaragua after the government deported more than 200 political prisoners to the United States.

Nicaragua Frees 222 Political Prisoners, Sends Them to the U.S.

Feb 09, 2023 10:18 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega administration released 222 political prisoners and flew them to Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Regime Slams 5 Priests With 10-year Prison Sentences; Catholic Faith Strengthens Amid Persecution

Feb 07, 2023 09:26 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Daniel Ortega regime has been repressing all sorts of opposition in Nicaragua, from political opponents to the media and most especially, the Roman Catholic Church. Now, a Nicaraguan court has sentenced five priests to spend 10 years in prison.

Texas Man Allegedly Murders, Decapitates Nicaraguan Wife

'Jealous' Texas Man Admits to Killing, Decapitating Nicaraguan Wife Inside Their Home

Jan 14, 2023 12:43 AM EST By Rick Martin

A 21 -year-old Texas man was arrested after he allegedly killed and decapitated his Nicaraguan wife, authorities said.

Nicaragua Municipal Elections: Daniel Ortega Arrests Opposition Members Running for Local Office

Nov 07, 2022 08:43 PM EST By Rick Martin

Dictator Daniel Ortega is seeking to further increase his power in Nicaragua with the country's municipal elections. It was described as an "electoral campaign without rallies, demonstrations or even real opposition" as Nicaraguans voted on Sunday.