Rappler's latest stories on Nicaragua
Nicaragua doctors 'fired' for criticizing gov't over coronavirus
Nicaragua is criticized for an almost complete absence of measures to contain the virus
Nicaragua releases 2,800 prisoners to contain virus
However, rights groups say there are political prisoners among those released to house arrests
Nicaragua opposition defies ban to march on deadly protest anniversary
At least 67 people have been arrested, says the opposition
More than 60,000 people flee Nicaragua crisis – U.N.
The United Nations refugee agency says those seeking asylum in Costa Rica include 'students, former public officials, opposition figures, journalists, doctors, human rights defenders, and farmers'
Nicaragua suspends government peace talks over 'repression'
The local Civic Alliance for Justice rights group says peace talks had so far failed to produce hoped for 'legitimate results'
Nicaraguan government, opposition agree to resume talks
The talks will resume on Thursday, the government and the opposition Civic Alliance coalition say
Nicaragua's Ortega calls for talks to end political crisis
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega makes the announcement during an event commemorating the 85th anniversary of the death of guerrilla leader Augusto Sandino
Nicaragua police arrest 20, use stun grenades to end anti-govt demo
Police wield clubs and hurl stun grenades to break up the demonstrators gathering at a shopping mall parking lot, beating men, women and even some elderly people
Many Nicaraguan businesses closed as 24-hour strike begins
Around 20,000 shops and businesses closed in a show of support to tortured, jailed protesters against President Daniel Ortega's government
Nicaragua expels UN human rights mission
The decision comes after the United Nations human rights mission published a report criticizing the persisting 'climate of fear' in the country
UN demands urgent action amid 'climate of fear' in Nicaragua
The UN human rights office details a wide range of serious violations, including disproportionate use of force by police, which in some cases resulted in extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention and torture
Nicaragua sharply cuts budget because of unrest
It is the steepest cut seen in the past 11 years that President Daniel Ortega has been in power
Nicaragua protest death toll at 317, rights group says
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) says the death toll since protests broke out on April 18 includes 21 police officers and 23 underage victims.
Nicaraguans turn saint's holiday into peace march
Protesters say they are determined to keep up demonstrations to force President Daniel Ortega's resignation, or at least to hold early elections
Doctors sacked in Nicaragua for treating wounded protesters
The allegation bolster reports that those perceived to back protest claims calling for the ouster of President Daniel Ortega were being persecuted by his government and sympathizers
Nicaragua's Ortega refuses protest demands to step down
The Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights says 292 people have been killed in 3 months of protests and repression by police and paramilitaries using firearms
Nicaragua bishops still push on mediating crisis talks
The Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua says, despite 'the confrontational attitude of the government and slanderous language against the church,' it remains committed to dialogue
Ortega undercutting talks on Nicaragua crisis, analysts say
Ortega, a 72-year-old former guerrilla seen as increasingly autocratic, has taken a hardline stance in 3 months of street demonstrations demanding his departure
Nicaragua strongman blames 'satanists,' bishops, U.S. for unrest
Daniel Ortega says the protesters, financed by the 'North American empire' and domestic business chiefs, had been conspiring to mount a coup d'etat against him
Nicaragua government forces regain control of opposition stronghold
The taking of Masaya by forces loyal to President Daniel Ortega was a significant development in 3 months of unrest that has left at least 280 people dead
Ortega's forces besiege Nicaragua opposition stronghold
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega appears to be intensifying the use of lethal force to quell dissent
Nicaraguan students vow to keep up fight until Daniel Ortega resigns
A rights group says at least 10 people died on Sunday after pro-government forces launched an operation in the south to clear opposition barricades
Operation by Nicaragua forces leaves at least 10 dead – rights group
The dead includes 6 civilians – among them two children – and 4 police, according to the Nicaraguan Association for Human Rights
Streets deserted as Nicaragua strikes after protest deaths
Opposition supporters claim the strike was 90 percent respected across the country while official media announced business as usual in several trade zones
Nicaragua's Ortega rules out early elections
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega breaks his silence on the proposal by the influential Catholic hierarchy to bring forward the elections scheduled for 2021 to March 2019
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave crisis-hit Nicaragua
Protesters are demanding elections be brought forward, or the resignation of President Daniel Ortega, whom they accuse of establishing a dictatorship with his wife and vice president Rosario Murillo
3 dead in Nicaragua clashes as U.S. slaps sanctions on gov't
More than 220 people have been killed in the ongoing unrest since mid-April
At least 2 dead in Nicaragua's day of anti-Ortega marches
'I'm here because I want to see my Nicaragua free, it hurts that children like me have died, but we must continue fighting to get this dictator out,' a 15-year-old student says at the Flowers March, which was done in honor of the youth killed during months of unrest
Nicaragua unrest mounts as gov't-opposition talks resume
Nicaragua's influential Catholic bishops say delegates from both sides are evaluating a proposal to organize new elections for March 2019 rather than at the end of 2021 as scheduled
Nicaragua clashes leave 8 dead including baby – rights group
The rights group says more than 200 people have been killed in protests that started just over two months ago demanding President Daniel Ortega step down
'Not one more death': Nicaraguan bishops stand with Ortega's opponents
Thousands of people welcome several prominent bishops, who leads them through Masaya in procession behind a statue of Jesus
Nicaraguan dialogue to end crisis falls apart
Opposition groups and Catholic bishops walk out of the discussions, accusing the government of failing to make good on a promise to invite international organizations to come to Nicaragua and help probe the violence
The week in photos: June 9-15, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Nicaragua agrees during crisis talks to allow probe of deadly unrest
(UPDATED) Under the new agreement Managua would allow in the UN, the EU and urge the presence of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to investigate "all deaths and acts of violence, the identification of those responsible and a comprehensive plan for the victims so that effective justice is achieved"
Deadly clashes persist amid Nicaragua national strike
(3rd UPDATE) Fierce unrest in other areas persists, leaving at least 4 dead during pro-government attacks on activists guarding barricades
Ortega stays mum as Nicaragua continues violent downward spiral
Bursts of gun fire resound through the streets of Managua as television footage shows turbulent scenes of armed security forces on foot and in trucks chasing young men away from street barricades
The week in photos: June 2-8, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Ortega, bishops discuss Nicaragua violence but fail to reboot talks
Silvio Jose Baez, the auxiliary bishop of Managua, says President Daniel Ortega 'asked us for a period of reflection to give us an answer, which we asked he give us in writing'
Nicaraguan gov't calls for new talks after 5 more protest deaths
More than 100 people have died in the violence sweeping Nicaragua since protests erupted on April 18 against President Daniel Ortega, the man who has dominated the Central American country's politics for 4 decades
Pope Francis calls for dialogue as Nicaragua violence escalates
The Church is trying to mediate the crisis in the Central American country, but it called off peace talks with President Daniel Ortega's government last week after a march led by victims' mothers was met with gunfire, killing at least 16 people
Nicaragua buries victims of latest violence
Anguished relatives sobbed over the caskets of their loved ones at a series of funerals in the capital Managua, shocked over the brutal repression of what was a peaceful Mother's Day march.
The week in photos: May 26-June 1, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Nicaragua death toll hits 100 as Ortega vows to remain
(UPDATED) The Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights says the latest killings occurred in the capital Managua and the cities of Esteli and Masaya, while incidents also took place in Leon
Nicaragua's Ortega holds crisis talks with opposition after unrest
The Church-mediated dialogue involves representatives of university students who are leading the protests against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, as well as some from business groups and unions
UN court says Nicaragua must pay Costa Rica $380,000
The figure is well below the $6.7 million demanded by Costa Rica for the harm done to protected wetlands on the river San Juan, and to compensate its efforts to restore it
Nicaragua signs Paris climate agreement – official
The announcement leaves the United States and Syria as the only countries holding out on the Paris deal
Deadly tropical storm Nate kills 22 in Central America, heads for U.S.
(3rd UPDATE) Forecasters predict it will strengthen into a hurricane headed for Mexico and the United States
Don't lump us together with U.S. in climate pact rejection – Nicaragua eco-group
Trump s announcement means America war torn Syria and Nicaragua are now the only countries to reject the hard won climate accord although for very different reasons
Costa Rica drags Nicaragua to ICJ as territory row lingers
The case involves a small slither of land between the two countries
Costa Rica saw 'unprecedented' migration flow in 2016
Tens of thousands of mainly Cubans Haitians and Africans are seeking passage to the United States via the country
