Category: Central America
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July 30, 2018 > Staff
In Nicaragua, massive but peaceful opposing marches marches took to the streets on Saturday
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Massive simultaneous marches of supporters and opponents of President Daniel Ortega took to the streets of Managua on Saturday peacefully. The opposition march in […] Read More >
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July 18, 2018 > Staff
Nicaraguan government takes back rebel city of Masaya by force
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Ahead of the celebration of the 39th anniversary of the Sandinista revolution on Thursday, the government of current president and former Sandinista leader Daniel […] Read More >
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July 16, 2018 > Staff
Turmoil continues in Nicaragua, up to 12 died over the weekend
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: After a day of national strike, police forces tried to vacate the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua which has been occupied by students during […] Read More >
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July 9, 2018 > Staff
Nicaragua government opens blocked roads but leaves 14 dead after day of confrontations
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Pro-government forces made up of police and paramilitary militias raided the areas of Diriamba and Jinotepe, 13 miles from the opposition bastion of Masaya, as a […] Read More >
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June 20, 2018 > Staff
Five more deaths in Nicaragua as the government takes Masaya by storm
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Between three and five people died when government forces and pro-government militias attempted yesterday to take back the city of Masaya, which had declared itself […] Read More >
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June 15, 2018 > Staff
National strike paralyzes Nicaragua ahead of new round of talks
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: A 24-hour national strike that began Thursday at midnight and ended last night paralyzed the streets of Nicaragua. It was organized by the opposition “Civic […] Read More >
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June 13, 2018 > Staff
Nicaraguan government and opposition blame each other for continuation of violence
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: At least five people died and 12 were injured in Nicaragua yesterday during the ongoing confrontations. Civil organizations reported the police conducted raids to […] Read More >
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June 8, 2018 > Staff
Nicaraguan bishops attempt to restart mediation between government and protesters
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: Yesterday, the Episcopal Conference of Catholic bishops met with President Daniel Ortega to restart talks aimed at finding a way to put an end to antigovernment […] Read More >
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June 6, 2018 > Staff
Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala erupts again creating panic but no new victims
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA GUATEMALA: The Volcán de Fuego erupted again yesterday afternoon: strong explosions threw ash more than 16,000 feet above sea level and moderate flows of lava spilled down […] Read More >
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June 4, 2018 > Staff
Death toll of Nicaraguan protests rises to 110 after six weeks of turmoil
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA NICARAGUA: More than 110 people have been killed during six weeks of protests in Nicaragua. Opposition to a legislation aimed to cut pensions initially sparked the outrage, and […] Read More >