There is a pressing need for the international community to recognize the right to defend rights and to provide a safe space for defenders to do their work. Español

The crisis that has been shaking Nicaragua since April cannot be understood without considering the way in which it has been confronted by the regime. Español

Nicaragua is producing a second migratory wave in Latin America due to the economic and political situation in the country. After 155 days of protests, we are up against another unprecedented crisis: the migration of thousands of Nicaraguans. Español

The recent granting of political asylum in Nicaragua to a fugitive from Guatemala is the latest sign that the country is becoming a regional safe haven for wanted criminals. Español

The issue of the mega-canal project is very telling of how Nicaragua's ruler, Daniel Ortega, deals with public affairs, and particularly with indigenous communities. Español

While the international pressure continues, by mid-July it became clear that, for the time being at least, the opposition in Nicaragua no longer has sufficient local support to achieve its goal. Español

The President of Nicaragua doesn’t appear to understand that the widespread mobilisations against him are a result of social malaise accumulated during his time in power. Español

350 dead, 100 missing and appalling violations of human rights is the new norm in a country ruled by a tyrant hell-bent on the bloody repression of the nation. Español

The popular outburst against repression finds Nicaraguans disjointed and disorganized. Restoring the social fabric, torn apart by neoliberal policies and government persecution, is an absolute necessity. Español

Resorting to extreme violence has caused the Ortega/Murillo regime, which operates like an old dictatorship, to lose support from the entrepreneurial class that until now sustained it. Español

Armed “parapolice” groups have played a central role in the violent repression of opposition protesters in Nicaragua over the past several weeks. Español

In Nicaragua, the idea that its own inhabitants are capable of running their own country and determining their destiny is not yet an established one. Urgent elections are needed. Español

The recent demonstrations are the expression of deep dissatisfaction with the Ortega family regime. But in the absence of any serious political opposition, it is unclear what the alternative might be. Español

The so-called NICA Act, if passed, would require the US government to veto loans from international financial institutions to Nicaragua. Español

The dubious constitutionality of the law enabling its construction and its adverse impacts on Nicaraguans’ human rights are already being felt, irrespective of whether or not the delayed mega-project materialises. Español Português

Again, as in the 1980s, Nicaragua is making a gross political mistake: standing in the middle of the struggles for hegemony of the great industrialized countries of the world. Español

Nicaraguan human rights defenders denounce that, after the re-election of Daniel Ortega, the country is in a decisive moment, on the verge of becoming a single party authoritarian regime. Español

Pronouncement No. 3 by the writers, intellectuals, politicians and leaders of Nicaraguan civil society known as the Group of 27 expressing concern over the undemocratic nature of the upcoming elections. Español

A group of writers, intellectuals, politicians and leaders of Nicaraguan civil society express concern over the undemocratic quality of the upcoming elections. Here is their pronouncement. Español

The conclusion to this series on Nicaragua’s important election year examines the main opposition coalition’s strategy.  What chance does it have of breathing life into a dormant democratic consciousness? Español