Iván Olivares

El Niño Bodes Hardship for Nicaragua’s Dry Corridor

El Niño Bodes Hardship for Nicaragua’s Dry Corridor

The expulsion of the FAO and the closure of NGOs have increased the vulnerability of farmers and small producers in this region of Nicaragua

8 de July 2026

8 de July 2026

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European Parliament Unanimously Condemns Nicaragua’s Ortega-Murillo Regime: “They Stand Alone”

European Parliament Unanimously Condemns Nicaragua’s Ortega-Murillo Regime: “They Stand Alone”

Thelma Brenes: The families of political prisoners demand their release and credible proof that they are alive

21 de June 2026

21 de June 2026

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Ortega and Murillo’s Repression Pushed International Aid Into “Survival Mode”

Ortega and Murillo’s Repression Pushed International Aid Into “Survival Mode”

An FSL report explains how Nicaragua went from broad international support to depending on autocratic allies such as Russia and China

21 de May 2026

21 de May 2026

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Heat Wave Sickens Cattle in Nicaragua

Heat Wave Sickens Cattle in Nicaragua

Animals are moving around dizzy and trembling, and some appear to be “drunk,” according to ranchers in central and northern Nicaragua

16 de May 2026

16 de May 2026

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Nicaragua Eliminates Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Widening Trade Gap

Nicaragua Eliminates Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Widening Trade Gap

Nicaragua has eliminated, with immediate effect, all tariffs on Chinese imports. It remains unclear whether Beijing will reciprocate

9 de May 2026

9 de May 2026

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“Economy of Discontent”: Behind the Mirage of the Ortega Regime’s Economic Well-Being

“Economy of Discontent”: Behind the Mirage of the Ortega Regime’s Economic Well-Being

The country’s macroeconomic stability conceals the reality of widespread discontent: low wages, an unaffordable basic food basket, and unreliable employment figures

23 de April 2026

23 de April 2026

Ortega Calls Trump “Mentally Unhinged”

Ortega Calls Trump “Mentally Unhinged”

At an event dubbed “For Peace,” he criticized Trump over “killings” and called on the United States to lift sanctions against his family and government officials.

20 de April 2026

20 de April 2026

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Gold and Coffee Drive Nicaragua’s Exports Past USD 8 Billion in 2025

Gold and Coffee Drive Nicaragua’s Exports Past USD 8 Billion in 2025

Nicaragua’s total exports grew 15.4% compared to 2024, with the United States as the primary destination.

2 de March 2026

2 de March 2026

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Morgan’s Rock Hotel In Nicaragua Reopens After Reaching Agreement Over Tax Claim

Morgan’s Rock Hotel In Nicaragua Reopens After Reaching Agreement Over Tax Claim

Tourism company negotiates with the DGI and the Attorney General’s Office to “resolve fiscal matters” and reopens Morgan’s Rock, without providing further details

20 de February 2026

20 de February 2026

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Nicaraguans Stripped of Citizenship: “The Theft of Our Pensions Is a Criminal Act”

Nicaraguans Stripped of Citizenship: “The Theft of Our Pensions Is a Criminal Act”

Exiled retirees report that their pensions have been withheld for three consecutive years and that they now depend on their children to survive

18 de February 2026

18 de February 2026