America Nicaragua The government has formally cut diplomatic relations with the Vatican in response to some recent statements made by Pope Francis on the Sandinista government comparing it to Hitler's dictatorship
America Nicaragua Bishop Carlos Herrera, president of the Episcopal Conference, was expelled to Guatemala amid escalating repression against the Catholic Church; Nicaragua's authorities have expelled over 50 clergy since 2018
America Nicaragua The National Assembly has approved the entry into Nicaragua of military personnel and aircraft from Russia, the US, Cuba, Venezuela and Mexico until June 30 2025, for humanitarian assistance, emergency response, and training exercises
America Nicaragua No international organization mission may enter Nicaragua without prior invitation from President Daniel Ortega's government; the country gave notice to the Inter-Parliamentary Union emphasizing Nicaragua's sovereignty and self-determination
America Nicaragua Over US$150 million will be allocated bu Nicaragua to build and upgrade around 500 sports facilities nationwide, with the goal of providing free training and resources for the next generation of athletes