Opposition figures including Chamorro convicted in Nicaragua
March 12, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — A judge in Nicaragua convicted Cristiana Chamorro, a journalist, potential presidential contender and daughter of former President Violeta Chamorro, of money laundering and other crimes Friday.
China opens embassy in Nicaragua for 1st time since 1990
December 31, 2021 GMTMANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — China opened an embassy in Nicaragua on Friday for the first time since 1990, acting just over three weeks since President Daniel Ortega’s government broke off relations with Taiwan.
Nicaragua government arrests another prominent opponent
June 26, 2021 GMTMANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has arrested another child of former leader Violeta Chamorro, the woman who once defeated him for the presidency, in the runup to elections this year.
Nicaraguan government pursues NGO in widening crackdown
June 18, 2021 GMTMANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaraguan authorities ordered the capture of a former education minister and a businessman Thursday as the government's crackdown continued to expand beyond leaders of the political opposition.
Nicaragua foundation announces suspension in face of new law
February 6, 2021 GMTMANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — A former Nicaraguan president’s press freedom organization said Friday it was suspending its activities due to a controverisal law that seeks to exert control over groups that receive financial support from outside the country...