The measures include asset freezes and dealings prohibitions with nine members of the Nicaraguan government, including Gustavo Eduardo Porras Cortes, president of the Nicaraguan National Assembly. Continue reading →

The administration of President Daniel Ortega said all 100 face charges of “offences against security and the public peace,” which have commonly been applied to participants in anti-government protests that started last year. Continue reading →

Hundreds of Nicaraguans opposed to President Daniel Ortega took to the streets of the capital Managua on Wednesday in protests deemed illegal by the government and several dozen were arrested, according to an opposition group. Continue reading →

Nicaraguan police on Saturday beat at least seven journalists with batons, including one of the country’s best known editors, in the aftermath of protests against President Daniel Ortega. Continue reading →

Nicaragua’s National Police said in a statement that one person was killed in the “crossfire” between demonstrators. Continue reading →

The Nicaraguan government is expelling a U.N. human rights team two days after the body published a critical report blaming it for the violent repression of opposition protests. Continue reading →

Nicaraguan police and paramilitary groups loyal to President Daniel Ortega killed at least 10 people on Sunday, a human rights association said, Continue reading →

Travel expert Claire Newell reveals her top four travel destinations that won’t break the bank in 2017. Continue reading →

A strong earthquake off Nicaragua has prompted a tsunami warning for the Central American country, where evacuations are already underway in anticipation of Hurricane Otto. Continue reading →