America Nicaragua Eight private institutions of higher learning have been shut down in the month of February, a move by President Ortega that many read as a clear aim at controlling still further critical voices and alternative thinking in universities
America Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega met with Russian officials to strengthen the countries’ bilateral relations, to reinforce their technological, military, and business cooperation
America Nicaragua The government shut down 14 NGOs and revoked the education permit of various private universities, claiming that there were opposition members and ideals within the now shut-down organisations
America Nicaragua Luis Almagro, the OAS Secretary General, stated that the country is not responding to the several letters the organisation has been sending - the aim is to have a diplomatic discussion with President Daniel Ortega about the country’s political crisis
America Nicaragua The United States’ coercive sanctions against the country - such as the limitation of visas - have been openly condemned by Cuba, that also ratified their solidarity with the nation
America Nicaragua China reopened its embassy in the country after 31 years of having interrupted their diplomatic relations
America Nicaragua Since the country is on the US human trafficking blacklist, the US announced that during 2021 they will no longer provide non-humanitarian aid to Nicaragua and will vote against the state’s potential international loans
America Nicaragua After 31 years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan, President Daniel Ortega decided to end the relationship with the country by recognizing China as “the only legitimate government”
America Nicaragua The nation has lifted any visa or documentation requirements for Cubans that wish to enter the state as a way to “promote commercial exchange, tourism, and humanitarian relations between the countries”
America Nicaragua The government has formally began the process to permanently withdraw from the OAS due to its disagreement with regards to the legitimacy of the state’s recent elections; this process could take up to two years
America Nicaragua The resolution drafted by the Organization of American States (OAS) offering a potential solution for the country’s general elections was openly rejected by the delegation of Nicaragua, claiming that they were fair and peacefully held
America Nicaragua Today the country’s general elections begin, with President Daniel Ortega seeking his fifth term as Nicaragua’s president
America Nicaragua A large number of citizens is flowing towards Honduras to get vaccinated, as right now Nicaragua is offering only the Cuban vaccine, and citizens are hesitant towards taking it since it isn’t OMS-approved yet