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Nicaragua’s president says Trump ‘mentally deranged’ over war on Iran
Nicaraguan President has criticised his US counterpart Donald Trump, over the war on Iran.
Published On 21 Apr 2026
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Press freedom declines in Americas, with US seeing sharpest drop: Report
Published On 11 Mar 2026
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Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 1 – Coups
Published On 9 Feb 2026
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Nicaragua frees dozens of prisoners amid pressure from Trump administration
Published On 10 Jan 2026
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Sandinista veteran, Ortega ally, arrested in Nicaragua corruption probe
Published On 31 Jul 2025
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Published On 19 Jun 2025
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Published On 28 Mar 2025
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Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powers

Critics say the reforms are the latest to further concentrate power in the hands of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.

US trade office initiates investigation into Nicaragua human rights abuses

Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for ‘repressive acts’ against critics.

Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife

Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.

Tropical Storm Sara forms in Caribbean, threatening Central America

The late season storm is forecast to bring heavy rains to flood-prone Central America before moving east towards the US.

Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza war

In a largely symbolic move, the Ortega government condemned Israel’s leaders as ‘fascist’ and ‘genocidal’ over Gaza war.

US secures release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua

The released group includes student and religious leaders who were arrested as part of crackdown under President Ortega.

Nicaragua bans 1,500 NGOs in latest crackdown against civil society

The move is part of a crackdown against groups viewed as hostile to President Daniel Ortega.

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ICJ rejects Nicaragua’s request to halt German arms sales to Israel

The UN’s top court has thrown out Nicaragua’s request to halt German arms sales to Israel.

Updates: ICJ rules against imposing measures on Germany over Israel aid

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Germany argued that vast majority of transfers to Israel were ‘non-military’

Germany rejects allegation of aiding genocide in Gaza at ICJ

Germany says 98 percent of arms exports to Israel since October 7 were equipment like vests, helmets and binoculars.

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