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Nicaraguan Journalist Luis Galeano Detained by ICE in Florida

U.S. immigration authorities arrested a Nicaraguan journalist on Monday who is critical of the government of Daniel Ortega and has been living in exile...

Why is Daniel Ortega Shutting Nicaragua’s Opposition Out of Elections?

Nicaragua approved a constitutional reform that bars the opposition from participating in elections and extends Daniel Ortega’s term in office, a measure aimed at...

US Calls on Allies to Cut Off Nicaragua After Ortega Bars Opposition Parties

The United States asked its international partners to immediately end normal dealings with Nicaragua's government, hours after the Ortega-Murillo administration formalized a constitutional rewrite...

US Demands Nicaragua Release Brooklyn Rivera’s Relatives

The United States on Monday demanded that Nicaragua’s government release relatives of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera, who died in prison three months ago. Rivera,...

Nicaragua Moves to Reject International Rulings and Foreign Laws

Nicaragua’s Parliament on Saturday approved a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at rejecting international rulings and foreign laws. It will be put to a vote...

Family Demands Answers on Missing Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

Relatives of a retired military officer and his wife, who were detained a year ago in Nicaragua, demanded Saturday that the government of Daniel...

Nicaragua Bishop Abelardo Mata Says He Is Well After Detention

Catholic Bishop Abelardo Mata, a critic of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, said he is in good condition in an interview broadcast Wednesday by the...

Why Daniel Ortega Is Moving to Eliminate Nicaragua’s Opposition

"They will have no choice but to bark," Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega shot back in response to the wave of international condemnation sparked by...

Nicaragua Moves Ahead With Reform to Exclude Opposition

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega warned Friday that he will move forward with a constitutional reform aimed at excluding the opposition from elections, despite objections...

Nicaragua to Brief Diplomats on Controversial Electoral Reform

Nicaragua’s government will brief foreign diplomats on a proposed reform aimed at excluding opposition parties from elections, co-president Rosario Murillo said Friday, following criticism...

US Condemns Ortega’s Move to End Elections in Nicaragua

The United States warned Tuesday that it would not stand “idly by” after President Daniel Ortega announced that Nicaragua would no longer hold elections,...

Daniel Ortega Says Nicaragua Will Not Hold Elections Again

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, who has been in power for nearly two decades, ruled out on Sunday any possibility of future elections in the...

Costa Rica Questions Russian Military Footprint in Nicaragua

Russia has rejected Costa Rica’s concerns over the presence of Russian military personnel in Nicaragua, saying Moscow’s cooperation with Managua is legal, limited and...

US Restricts Visas for Nicaraguan Officials After Brooklyn Rivera’s Death

The US State Department announced Monday that it will restrict visa access for over 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members following the death...
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Costa Rica Reaffirms Cuba Split After Havana Denies Being Notified

Costa Rica's foreign minister spent the weekend defending a diplomatic split with Cuba that Havana says it was never formally told about, and by...

New Costa Rica Law Requires Wildlife Crossings on Public Infrastructure

Costa Rica now has a law requiring wildlife crossings on public infrastructure projects, but the regulation that will actually put it into practice could...

Jacó Beach Is Changing as New Residents and Major Brands Move In

For decades, Jacó’s economy has revolved around the beach. Surfing, hotels, restaurants, nightlife and weekend visitors from San José helped turn the Central Pacific...

Heavy Rains Hamper Access to Irazú Volcano and Costa Rica’s Caribbean

Heavy rains caused a landslide on Route 219 toward Irazú Volcano and forced another closure of Route 32, disrupting travel across two important Costa Rica routes.