Hundreds of thousands of Nicaraguans have fled their country in recent years, escaping poverty and repression under an increasingly authoritarian government.
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Nicaragua’s Secretive Ruling Family Reaches Out Quietly to the U.S.
Sanctions intended to thwart the president’s dictatorial actions have hit his family and inner circle hard. More pain is expected as sanctions hit Russia, an ally.
Cuban Migrants Arrive to U.S. in Record Numbers, on Foot, Not by Boat
Political repression and escalating economic difficulties on the island, along with a new visa-free travel policy in Nicaragua, are some of the factors driving the change.
Hugo Torres, Former Rebel Turned Political Prisoner, Dies at 73
Once a guerrilla commander who helped free President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua from prison, Mr. Torres was jailed last year during a political crackdown.
A World Away From Ukraine, Russia Is Courting Latin America
The Ukraine crisis has revived a struggle over Latin America between the U.S. and Russia, as Vladimir V. Putin seeks greater influence in the region.
Nicaragua Seizes Universities, Inching Toward Dictatorship
Many see the move as President Daniel Ortega’s latest effort to clamp down on dissent, after persecuting political opponents and extending his time in office.
Taiwan Loses Nicaragua as Ally as Tensions With China Rise
The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation.
Taiwan Loses Nicaragua as Ally as Tensions With China Rise
The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation.
In Nicaragua Election, Ortega Crushes Dissent
President Daniel Ortega quashed the opposition and struck fear in voters, all but guaranteeing his victory in a presidential contest on Sunday.
Democracy, or Something Like It
No one is fooled when authoritarian leaders carry out fake elections. So why do they bother?