Nicaragua
Wednesday 13.10.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Nicaragua: persecution of civil society leaders continues unabated two months ahead of elections
On 9th September 2021, Nicaragua’s Public Prosecutor Office charged lawyer and human rights defender María Oviedo, presidential candidate Noel Vidaurre and campesino leader Pedro Mena with “conspiracy to undermine national integrity”. Oviedo was also charged under the country’s Cybercrime Law (No. 1042) with “dissemination of false news using information and communications technologies”. Read more
Thursday 9.9.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Closure of 45 civil society organisations within one month in Nicaragua
As reported in the CIVICUS Monitor in previous updates, an unprecedented crackdown against civil society and political opposition has been ongoing in Nicaragua since the end of May 2021. Dozens of human rights defenders and members of the political opposition have been arrested on trumped-up charges. Business leaders, journalists and former allies of President Ortega have also been targeted. Read more | Read in Spanish
Thursday 24.6.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Stunning crackdown on civil society and opposition continues in Nicaragua
As previously reported on the Monitor, an unprecedented crackdown on opposition groups and human rights defenders was carried out by Nicaragua’s authorities in early June 2021. The wave of arrests continued over the month, with more leaders arrested on trumped-up charges. Read more
Thursday 10.6.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Nicaragua: Four presidential challengers arrested in crackdown on opposition
As previously reported on the CIVICUS Monitor, in May 2021 Nicaraguan authorities began an investigation into former staff members of the Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Foundation, including its former director Cristiana Chamorro, over alleged financial irregularities. Read more | Read in Spanish
Tuesday 25.5.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Police raid news outlet and announce investigation of presidential precandidate in Nicaragua
On 20th May 2021, Nicaraguan police notified the director of the Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Foundation, Cristiana Chamorro, of an investigation against her and against the organisation. Read more | Read in Spanish
Thursday 6.5.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Three years on, human rights abuses continue in Nicaragua
18th April 2021 marked the third anniversary of Nicaragua’s widespread socio-economic protests of 2018, which sparked an enduring human rights crisis. Read more
Monday 19.4.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on human rights in Nicaragua
On 23rd March 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on the promotion and protection of human rights in Nicaragua. Read more
Thursday 1.4.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Clandestine protest on International Women’s Day in Nicaragua
About 150 women organised a clandestine demonstration at the campus of the Universidad Centroamericana (Central American University) to commemorate International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. Read more
Wednesday 17.3.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Government expropriates civil society and media facilities
During the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights presented a report on Nicaragua saying that, when attempting to express their political opinions and defend human rights, people in the country are subjected to “constant, illegitimate and serious restrictions on their rights and freedoms”. Read more
Tuesday 26.1.2021 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Onslaught of restrictive legislation continues in Nicaragua
On 21st December 2020, Nicaragua’s National Assembly approved a law that may prevent opposition candidates from participating in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for November 2021. Read more | Read in Spanish
