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Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega Says U.S. Sanctions Will Only Drive More Migrants to U.S. Border

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega on Thursday said the new U.S. sanctions imposed on his government could only drive more migrants to the U.S. border.

Traditional Latin American Diet: History of Latin America's Rice and Beans

Oct 26, 2022 09:15 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The traditional Latin American diet of rice and beans was believed to be first brought by the Spanish and Portuguese when they introduced long-grain rice to South America.

Nicaragua: Biden Administration Targets Country's Gold in New Move vs. Daniel Ortega Regime

Oct 24, 2022 10:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As the Daniel Ortega regime continues its oppression of dissidents, the Biden administration has increased the pressure on Nicaragua, especially on its gold mining industry.

Nicaragua: Relatives Fear for Lives of Jailed Opposition Figures as Daniel Ortega Continues Atrocities

Oct 18, 2022 10:13 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Relatives of political prisoners in Nicaragua voiced their concerns about the treatment of their loved ones inside one of the harshest prisons on Earth.

Hurricane Julia Makes Landfall in Nicaragua and Colombia, Brings Torrential Rainfall

Oct 09, 2022 10:51 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico and Hurricane Ian destroyed homes in Cuba, Florida, and North Carolina, Hurricane Julia hit the Americas and, this time, in Nicaragua and parts of Colombia.

Nicaragua Political Repression Continues as Daniel Ortega Targets Opponents' Family Members

Oct 06, 2022 10:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Nicaraguan government under President Daniel Ortega continues its repression of dissidents, the media, the Church, and the opposition as it has started to also go after exiled opponents' relatives.

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Launches New Attack Against Catholic Church, Calling It 'Perfect Dictatorship'

Sep 29, 2022 10:46 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has issued another statement against the Catholic Church, describing the religious institution as a "perfect dictatorship" for not allowing members of the church to elect the pope.

Nicaragua Asks EU Ambassador to Leave the Country After Government Identified Bettina Muscheidt as 'Persona Non Grata'

Sep 28, 2022 11:17 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Nicaragua has the EU ambassador leave the country after government officials classified the European Union's representative Bettina Muscheidt as "persona non grata."

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

Sep 22, 2022 11:08 PM EDT By Rick Martin

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

Sep 15, 2022 11:16 PM EDT 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.

Democrats Call for DOJ to Investigate Florida's Programs to Relocate Migrants

Mexico: Joe Biden Facing Major Headache with Soaring Migrants Crossing

Sep 14, 2022 10:39 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

President Joe Biden is resolving the immigration crisis in the United States behind closed doors, urging the Mexican government to take in migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

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

Sep 04, 2022 10:13 PM EDT 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

Aug 24, 2022 02:36 AM EDT 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

Aug 22, 2022 10:37 PM EDT 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

Aug 20, 2022 03:34 AM EDT 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

Aug 15, 2022 01:40 AM EDT 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.