Daniel Ortega

Miss Nicaragua Pageant Director Accused Of Running 'Beauty Queen Coup' Plot

Nicaraguan police claim the director rigged contests in favor of anti-government beauty queens as part of a plot to overthrow the brutally repressive government.
By GABRIELA SELSER, AP

Nicaragua's Miss Universe Title Win Exposes Deep Political Divide In The Central American Country

Nicaragua’s increasingly isolated and repressive government thought it had scored a rare public relations victory last week.
By GABRIELA SELSER, AP

Nicaraguan Incumbent Arrests 5 Opposition Leaders In One Day

President Daniel Ortega's government has detained 12 opponents since June 2, moving beyond candidates challenging him to any prominent opposition member.
By AP

Thousands Flee Nicaragua Amid Deadly Crackdown On Protests

The United Nations is asking other countries to support Costa Rica, which is receiving most of the asylum seekers.
By 

U.S. Revokes Visas Of Nicaraguan Officials Over Violence Against Protesters

The Trump administration condemned police attacks on demonstrators as hundreds have been killed.
By 

Opinion | We May Be Witnessing The Rise Of Fascism In Nicaragua

President Daniel Ortega has violently cracked down on dissent in the country.
By 

Nicaraguan President Says He Won’t Step Down Despite Deadly Protests

About 300 people have died since April amid a crackdown by Daniel Ortega's government.
By 

Deadly Protests Continue As Nicaraguans Call For President Ortega To Step Down

Chaos and bloodshed continue in Nicaragua as students lead protests against the president.
By 

Thousands Take To The Streets To Demand Resignation Of Nicaraguan President

Monday’s march, led by university students, was the largest seen in six days of protests.
By Oswaldo Rivas, Reuters

This Is What It's Like On The Front Lines Of Nicaragua's Abortion Crisis

Ixelis’s fetus has no arms, feet or cranium and its heart is compromised. But the government prohibits her from having an abortion.
By