America Nicaragua The US restricted visas for over 100 Nicaraguan municipal officials, citing their role in President Daniel Ortega's government, condemning the alleged fraudulent 2021 reelection, and accusing the regime of a crackdown on opposition
America Nicaragua Four contracts have been signed with China in telecommunications, defense, and transport to boost digital connectivity, logistics, and military capacity, deepening bilateral ties during the China-CELAC ministerial meeting in Beijing
America Nicaragua A Russian security delegation was hosted in Nicaragua to strengthen military and police cooperation on cybersecurity, deepening ties under Ortega’s government amid US concerns over increased Russian military presence in the region
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America Nicaragua Nicaragua has withdrawn from the Central American Court of Justice, marking another step in the Ortega-Murillo government's growing international isolation following exits from the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