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Nicaragua defends arrests of opposition ‘usurpers’

Nicaragua's government on Monday defended the arrests of 13 opposition figures, including four presidential hopefuls, claiming they are usurpers.

Eyes on Nicaragua during crisis of democracy ahead of elections

The Central American nation has only 6.5 million people, but experts say the region will be watching closely whether Biden can impose costs on Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.

New US sanctions amid calls to free Nicaragua opposition figures

Ortega's moves against would-be challengers have elicited widespread condemnation of what some have called "dictator" tactics.

Two more potential Ortega challengers detained in Nicaragua

Last week, two other opposition politicians planning to run against Ortega -- branded a dictator by the United States -- were detained.

Nicaragua detains another opposition presidential hopeful

Police in Nicaragua on Saturday took opposition politician Arturo Cruz into custody, detaining a second presidential hopeful in less than a week. Cruz was seized...

U.S., Costa Rica urge release of Nicaraguan opposition leader Chamorro

Nicaraguan police raided Chamorro's house in the capital Managua and then placed her under house arrest.

Nicaraguan opposition presidential hopeful Chamorro under house arrest

Ortega, an ex-guerrilla who governed from 1979 to 1990, returned to power in 2007 and won two successive reelections.

Costa Rican Consulate in Nicaragua resumes visa appointments

Visa appointments had been suspended since March 2020 in context of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Semana Santa Celebrated in Nicaragua with Colorful Traditions

Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week, in Nicaragua is a week of colorful religious tradition, tourism and partying. Most people get vacation days which makes...

Nicaragua volcano blankets communities in ash

The surprise eruption ejected a column of smoke and ash that was dumped as far as 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) from the volcano's foot.

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