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Threats against independent journalists in Nicaragua continue

Juan Carlos Arce, a lawyer for the Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights, (CENIDH), says social media sites are the most common vehicle to intimidate independent journalists during this period of government repression.

Nicaraguan human rights group closes office after ‘alarming’ threats

The Nicaraguan Association for Human Rights (ANPDH) said Sunday it is closing its offices following "alarming" threats to its staff over its high-profile reporting on the violent repression of anti-government protests.

Nicaraguan government cracks down on doctors, thousands hit the streets

Thousands marched Saturday against President Daniel Ortega's government and his crackdown against doctors who treated injured protestors that Ortega calls terrorists.

Three brothers jailed in Jinotepe for supporting protests with music

The Esteban brothers, from Jinotepe, Nicaragua, were celebrating an aunt’s birthday at their maternal grandmother’s house on July 10 and slept there that night. Then, the next day, a group of hooded and armed police officers showed up and arrested the brothers.

Thousands march to back Nicaragua bishops after Ortega attacks

Thousands of Nicaraguans marched through their capital on Saturday in a show of support for the country's bishops whom President Daniel Ortega has accused...

“Comandante Macha,” the young woman with cancer fighting from the barricades in Jinotepe

With a homemade mortar on her shoulder, a blue-and-white flag as a cape, and a gas mask to protect her from tear gas, Nahomy...

Nicaraguan student leaders meet with former President Oscar Arias

Four student leaders from the 19th of April Student Movement in Nicaragua met with former President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias on...

US warns Nicaragua as more killed in unrest

MANAGUA, Nicaragua — The United States on Tuesday warned Nicaragua to halt violence against opposition groups as at least four more people were killed...

Nicaragua forces triumphant after storming opposition stronghold

Forces loyal to President Daniel Ortega asserted control over a key opposition stronghold on Wednesday after a long battle that has sharpened international condemnation...
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Guatemalan Court Halts Construction of Maximum-Security Prison

A Guatemalan appeals court provisionally suspended construction of the El Triunfo maximum-security prison on Saturday, one day after President Bernardo Arévalo laid the first...

Costa Rica Marks Palm Sunday with Crowds at Cartago Basilica

Palm Sunday brought large crowds to Cartago on Sunday as Catholics gathered at the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles for Masses, blessings...

Living in Costa Rica: The Experiences That Make It Feel Like Home

The Costa Rica checklist. For the average visitor, it reads something like: Volcano, cloud forest, rain forest, beach, waterfall, coffee tour, etc. Think of...

Cuba Aid Sailboats Arrive in Havana After Disappearance at Sea

The two sailboats transporting humanitarian aid to Cuba arrived in Havana yesterday after a long journey from Mexico during which they disappeared and were...