Nicaragua, Human Rights

Nicaragua rights organization: political prisoners subjected to crimes against humanity
The Nicaraguan Human Rights Collective 'Never Again' reported on Tuesday that at least 229 individuals detained in the country for political reasons have endured various forms of torture and other
US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua
A U.S. official says the Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua.
USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation Into Nicaragua Over Labor, Human Rights Violations
The investigation could result in the levying of new duties or sanctions-or, a suspension from the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement.
US trade office initiates investigation into Nicaragua human rights abuses
Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for ‘repressive acts’ against critics.
US Launches Probe Into Human Rights and Labor Abuses in Nicaragua
Announced by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the investigation is authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and aims to assess not only allegations of abuse but also the extent to which they affect commerce with the U.S. The probe must conclude within a year, with potential retaliatory measures contingent on its findings.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is opening a labor abuse investigation into Nicaragua
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is opening a labor abuse investigation into Nicaragua.
La oficina del representante comercial de EEUU abre una investigación a Nicaragua por abuso laboral
La oficina del representante comercial de EEUU abre una investigación a Nicaragua por abuso laboral. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
The Economist14h
Nicaragua’s ruling couple tighten their grip
Until recently that was true of Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega. But in November he ripped off the mask. A comprehensive overhaul ...
La Croix17h
Nicaragua orders religious sisters to leave country by end of December
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega’s regime has reportedly ordered all remaining nuns to leave the country by the end of the ...
El País in English1d
US trade office launches probe into abuses by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo regime in Nicaragua
The Biden administration announces it will investigate human and labor rights violations, opening door to a suspension from ...
The Economist1d
Nicaragua’s ruling couple tightens its grip in preparation for succession
Most autocrats at least pretend to be in the business of democracy. Until recently that was true of Nicaragua’s Daniel ...
Nicaragua tortured at least 229 political prisoners, rights group says
At least 229 people detained in Nicaragua for political reasons have suffered various forms of torture and other "crimes ...
Angelus1d
For Catholics in Nicaragua, the year has been 'tragic on every level'
For Latin American Catholics, December is an important month, not just in anticipation of the Christmas celebrations, but ...
India, Nicaragua sign pacts to implement Quick Impact Projects for socio-economic progress
India and Nicaragua have signed an umbrella agreement aimed at socio-economic development through the implementation of Quick ...
The Tablet2d
Prayers for Nicaragua on patronal Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The bishops of Central America joined Pope Francis to offer prayers for Nicaragua on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception ...