In contrast to restrictions in other Latin American countries, Nicaragua has been criticized for an almost complete absence of measures to contain the virus.
Nicaragua, criticized by its Central American neighbors for doing little to halt the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday reported a significant rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections.
Nicaragua, criticized by its Central American neighbors for doing little to halt the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday reported a significant rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections.
Honduras and Costa Rica have both tightened border surveillance in recent weeks to protect themselves against what both governments consider an inadequate response by Nicaragua to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, said in a statement that he informed Congress of his intention to resume foreign aid for El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez took millions of dollars in bribes from drug lords including jailed Mexican kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, a US prosecutor alleged Wednesday.
