America Nicaragua Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega commends rapid growth in relations with China, receiving 250 Chinese-made buses, further strengthening political and historical ties, ahead of the Free Trade Agreement set to begin in January 2024
America Nicaragua Nicaragua is now generating 80% of its electricity from renewable sources, a milestone in its energy transition; it has surpassed its previous 70% record, thus strengthening its regional leadership in clean energy
America Nicaragua Nicaragua has withdrawn from the Central American Court of Justice, marking another step in the Ortega-Murillo government's growing international isolation following exits from the ILO, IOM, and UN Human Rights Council
America Nicaragua Nicaragua's recent exits from the UN Human Rights Council, ILO, and IOM deepen its isolation under Ortega, as the regime seeks to avoid international scrutiny over its human rights violations and authoritarian actions
America Nicaragua The government has canceled the legal status of seven non-governmental organizations in Nicaragua, while three others have dissolved voluntarily due to lack of funds