Nicaragua news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about Nicaragua:

Political Crisis

• Nicaragua's government and opposition have agreed to a ceasefire and a roadmap for talks to resolve the country's political crisis, according to a statement from the Catholic Church, which has been mediating the talks. (Reuters, March 2023)
• The International Commission of Inquiry on Nicaragua, a group of independent experts, has accused the government of Nicaragua of committing crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and enforced disappearance. (Human Rights Watch, February 2023)

Economic Crisis

• Nicaragua's economy has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the political crisis, with GDP contracting by 6.5% in 2020. (IMF, February 2023)
• The country is facing a severe shortage of medicines and medical supplies, with many hospitals and clinics unable to function properly. (AP News, March 2023)

Human Rights

• Human rights groups have accused the government of Nicaragua of using violence and intimidation to silence opposition voices, including journalists, activists, and students. (Amnesty International, February 2023)
• The Nicaraguan government has been accused of using forced labor and child labor in its agricultural sector, particularly in the production of coffee and sugar. (International Labor Organization, January 2023)

Other News

• Nicaragua has been hit by a series of natural disasters in recent months, including floods, landslides, and earthquakes. (BBC News, February 2023)
• The country is facing a severe drought, which has affected agriculture and water supplies. (Al Jazeera, March 2023)

Recent Developments

• On March 15, 2023, the Nicaraguan government announced that it would be releasing 200 political prisoners, including many opposition leaders and activists. (AP News, March 2023)
• On March 10, 2023, the International Contact Group on Nicaragua, a group of countries and organizations, called for the release of all political prisoners and for the government to respect human rights. (European Union, March 2023)