America Nicaragua The government ordered the closure of another 1.500 NGOs, including religious and social organizations, marking the largest single-day shutdown since 2018 and bringing the total closures to over 5.200 since the 2018 protests
America Nicaragua An international arrest warrant for Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, Vice President Rosario Murillo, and top officials has been issued by Argentinian authorities over alleged crimes against humanity and human rights violations
America Nicaragua General Julio César Avilés' term as Army Chief has been extended for six more years, ensuring his leadership until 2031; despite US sanctions for alleged corruption and silencing pro-democracy voices, President Daniel Ortega confirmed the choice
America Nicaragua UN experts have urged Nicaragua to end arbitrary arrests and forced disappearances, following reports of 229 torture cases, with many victims facing violent and inhumane treatment, while the government minimizes international criticism
America Nicaragua With the new Sandinista Constitution, Ortega's Nicaragua aims to strengthen its grip on power, distancing itself from the Catholic Church and cutting ties with the Pope, continuing the persecution of believers and ecclesiastical institutions