Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case
The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister’s killing.
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How a children’s chocolate drink became a symbol of French colonialism
With its red fez, broad smile and simplified French, Banania’s mascot has been associated with racist stereotypes.
Sandinista veteran, Ortega ally, arrested in Nicaragua corruption probe
Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce arrested amid corruption probe and political shake-up in Nicaragua.
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Prominent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica
Roberto Samcam was killed after an assailant disguised as a delivery driver arrived at his condo, according to his wife.
Panama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli’s passage to Nicaragua
Ricardo Martinelli has been convicted of money laundering in his native Panama and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 immigrants in the US
Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans could face deportation from April 24.
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.
