Nicaragua shuts down 50 non-profits in new crackdown
Nicaragua’s parliament has voted in favour of shutting down 50 non-governmental organisations. The parliament, which is dominated by allies of…
Cristiana Chamorro: Nicaragua opposition leader sentenced
Nicaraguan opposition leader Cristiana Chamorro has been given an eight-year sentence after being found guilty of money laundering. Ms Chamorro…
Nicaragua vote: Ortega tightens grip on power in ‘pantomime election’
Preliminary results from the Nicaraguan general election suggest that incumbent President Daniel Ortega has won by a landslide. With almost…