Ortega
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U.S. sanctions Nicaragua officials as Ortega sworn in after ‘pre-determined’ voteThe U.S. Treasury Department announced it will freeze the U.S. assets of the defense minister and five other officials in the army, telecom and mining sectors.WorldJan 11, 2022
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Nicaragua cuts ties with Taiwan, sides with China in growing disputeChina has been poaching Taiwan's diplomatic allies over the past few years, cutting down the number of countries that recognize the island as a sovereign nation.WorldDec 9, 2021
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Nicaragua’s election called ‘undemocratic’ after Ortega secures 4th term in landslideA preliminary tally had Daniel Ortega's Sandinista alliance winning with about 76% of votes, prompting the U.S. and other western countries to decry the election process.WorldNov 8, 2021
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Rights group calls for pressure on Nicaragua’s Ortega over pre-election crackdownOrtega is seeking a fourth term as president and has been systematically clearing his path of potential challengers through arrests for alleged crimes against the state.WorldJun 22, 2021
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Dozens arrested during anti-government march in Nicaragua: opposition groupHundreds 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.WorldApr 17, 2019
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