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Nicaragua’s Repression Deepens: 1,500 More NGOs Closed Amid Political Crackdowns

Nicaragua on Monday shuttered 1,500 NGOs, bringing to more than 5,000 the number of such entities scrapped in a crackdown on opponents by President...

Nicaragua Escalates Repression Against Catholic Clergy

At least 12 priests have been arrested in recent days in a new wave of detentions targeting Catholic Church clergy in Nicaragua, according to...

First Direct Trade Ship Arrives in Nicaragua as China Relations Strengthen

The government of Nicaragua inaugurated a direct trade route with China on Thursday to expand economic exchange between the two countries, reported a pro-government...

Nicaragua’s Ortega Slams Costa Rica Over Venezuelan Elections

Daniel Ortega, the Nicaraguan head of state, recently criticized Costa Rica's statements regarding the Venezuelan elections held on Sunday. Ortega questioned Costa Rica's authority,...

Nicaraguan Journalist Vanishes Amid Escalating Press Crackdown

The international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) denounced on Friday the disappearance, for two weeks, of Nicaraguan journalist Fabiola Tercero, amid a "wave of...

UN Experts Condemn Systematic Persecution of Nicaraguan Christians

A group of United Nations experts slammed the Nicaraguan government's "systematic" attacks against Christians in a report this week. Following another report released in...
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Meet Costa Rica’s Diving Lizard: The Anole’s Incredible Underwater Survival

Costa Rica is home to thousands of unique animal species, many of which captivate scientists from around the world. Among these fascinating creatures is...

Costa Rica’s Monetary Policy Jeopardizes Crucial Hospital Construction

The government's monetary policy has significantly impacted various sectors of the country. In this context, the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) announced that...

Costa Rica Arrests Tajikistan Citizen Linked to ISIS

The Minister of Security, Mario Zamora, confirmed the arrest of a Tajikistan citizen at Costa Rica’s northern border for alleged ties to the terrorist...