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The endless wait for word on loved ones arrested in Nicaragua

Every day, family members of the 21 opposition figures rounded up in Nicaragua in the past month visit the prison where they think their...

Rule of law deteriorating in Nicaragua: UN rights chief

The rule of law is deteriorating in Nicaragua ahead of November's general elections

Nicaraguan resistance group speaks out, refutes Nicaragua pointing finger at Costa Rica for attacks

Hector Armando Morales, a leader of the Nicaraguan resistance group "Los Atabales," spoke to The Tico Times in an exclusive interview.

Exiled in Costa Rica, human rights org operating ‘clandestine’ networks in Nicaragua

The organization has a monitoring center and a network of observers who operate in hiding, because the work of defending rights has become a risky activity in Nicaragua.

Prominent anti-Ortega journalist seeks refuge in Costa Rica

Carlos Fernando Chamorro, a critic of Daniel Ortega's government, cited "extreme threats" against him.

Nicaraguan-Costa Rican journalist Lucía Pineda jailed and accused of inciting terrorism in Nicaragua

Lucía Pineda, news director at the now-closed 100% Noticias in Nicaragua has been accused and arrested on terrorism charges against Daniel Ortega’s government.

Daniel Ortega’s regime has twice as many political prisoners as Nicolás Maduro’s

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's dictatorship has proved to be more lethal against citizen protesters than Nicolás Maduro's in Venezuela, not only because it has...

Fleeing Nicaragua: Joining forces against the government

The Tico Times talks to refugees who fled Nicaragua about their time in the protests, the subsequent persecution and how they fled to Costa Rica. In part two, we talk to former government allies, enemies and previously neutral bystanders about why they joined protests against the government.

Madelaine Caracas: the fierce Nicaraguan artist who stood up to Daniel Ortega

Before the Nicaraguan protests, Madelaine was a 20-year-old feminist painter who was finishing her communication degree. Now she represents all Nicaraguans around the world, claiming for justice.

Daniel Ortega willing to talk to Donald Trump

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said he’s willing to talk to U.S. President Donald Trump to address the crisis in Nicaragua, even though he condemns a US “military intervention.”
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Costa Rica Warns Smoking and Vaping Raise Heart Attack Risk Under 40

Costa Rica health officials are warning that smoking and vaping are putting younger adults at serious risk of heart attacks, with specialists from the...

The Other Cerúndolo: Juan Manuel Reaches French Open Last 16 in Record Marathon

One Cerúndolo went out at Roland Garros on Saturday. The other made history. Hours after 25th seed Francisco Cerúndolo was knocked out of the...

Costa Rica Extends Corporate Email Rule to End of 2026

Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly approved a measure in its first debate on Thursday that extends to December 31, 2026, the deadline for commercial companies...

World Cup Set to Become Biggest Betting Event Ever

Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren Small told AFP, for...