ICE Detains Exiled Nicaraguan Journalist Luis Galeano
Journalists and opponents of Daniel Ortega’s regime call for protection and respect for Galeano’s US asylum process.
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Banished Nicaraguans Stranded in Guatemala, Two Years After
Two years after their exile, a group of Nicaraguans has still been unable to resettle in a third country. Fabricated criminal charges are an obstacle to obtaining asylum.
Nicaragua: The Nameless, the Forgotten, and Exclusion
Nicaragua does not need a new group of chosen ones speaking on behalf of “the forgotten,” even if they are younger or have an appealing message.
The Nicaraguan Dictatorship Is a Poor Copy of North Korea’s
North Korea has had two dynastic successions, from Kim Il Sung to Kim Jong-il, and from Jong-il to Kim Jong-un. Ortega’s regime has had none.
OAS Secretary General: “We Have a Political Disaster in Nicaragua”
In an interview with CONFIDENCIAL, Albert Ramdin calls on governments to increase pressure on the Ortega-Murillo regime.
Nicaragua’s Dictatorship “Bans” Foreign Laws
Despite the Ortega-Murillo regime’s attempt to further isolate itself, Nicaragua’s international obligations and treaties remain in force.
Open Letter from Sergio Ramirez to President Lula da Silva
Ortega has abolished elections. Do not deny Nicaragua the right to choose freely—the same right that could make you president of Brazil for a fourth time.
Nicaraguan Dictatorship to Reopen Theater Locale They Stole
The building was painted “bright pink,” Rosario Murillo’s favorite color, and will be reopened on Sunday, August 23.
The Harp Paradox: She Is Trump’s Devoted Aide, He Promotes Nicaragua’s Ortega
Natalie Harp is part of Trump’s inner circle at the White House, while her brother Preston lives in Nicaragua and calls himself a Sandinista.
The Grief of Exile: Loving from the Shadows
When I left Nicaragua, I felt relief. My first thought was for my freedom, the possibility of defending what I believe in.