Are Social Protests Likely to Break Out Again in Nicaragua?
Wiill a loan from Taiwan and a tax reform help revitalize Nicaragua’s economy?
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Nicaragua in 2019: Time for Change?
Six trends and one consideration regarding political change for a regime that is unsustainable over the long term.
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Attacks on Freedom of the Press and Civil Society in Nicaragua
On December 20, 2018, the Inter-American Dialogue and Reporters Without Borders hosted an event at the Dialogue titled “Attacks on Press Freedom and Civil Society in Nicaragua.”
Remittances, Migration and Development in Nicaragua
The current and sustained political instability in Nicaragua paints a worrisome picture. As a result, migration to Costa Rica, and likely to other countries, has grown significantly.
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Nicaragua Crisis: New Paths Forward?
On October 17, The Inter-American Dialogue in conjunction with the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Latin American Program hosted a panel event titled “Nicaragua Crisis: New Paths Forward?”
Justice and Democracy in Nicaragua: Necessary Steps for Political Change
It is now becoming increasingly clear that recent protests reflect the anger of the Nicaraguan people towards what many describe as an environment of systematic corruption and abuse of authority that has spanned almost 30 years.
Democracia y justicia: Pasos para el cambio político
La justicia en Nicaragua es clave para el cambio democrático, sin embargo, es la transición democrática que permitirá la independencia institucional.
Can External Actors Bring an End to Nicaragua’s Crisis?
As violence continues in Nicaragua, what is the international community doing? Can other countries do more, and should they?
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Aumenta el éxodo de nicaragüenses por la crisis interna
Manuel Orozco comenta en CNN sobre la crisis en Nicaragua y sus efectos en la emigración nicaragüense.
Orozco: ‘La idea de que Ortega permanezca hasta 2021 ya no es viable para nadie’
Desde el pasado 18 de abril, a consecuencia de una reforma al seguro social, el descontento popular ha escalado en Nicaragua. La respuesta del régimen del Presidente Daniel Ortega ha sido la represión y hasta ahora, alrededor de 300 muertos han sido reportados. Ante la violencia rampante, la comunidad internacional ha manifestado su preocupación y descontento. Manuel Orozco dio una entrevista acerca de los impactos que estas sanciones tendrán en Nicaragua, y de los posibles escenarios futuros en el conflicto.
Will Nicaragua Find a Resolution to its Political Crisis?
More than 300 people have died in Nicaragua since anti-government protests broke out in April. Will a resolution come?
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Violence and the Democratic Transition in Nicaragua
On June 4, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event titled “Violence and the Democratic Transition in Nicaragua.” The IACHR documented systematic repression in its May 2018 visit to Nicaragua. The statistics, collected via hearings and testimonials, included 76 dead, more than 450 detained, and the recurrent usage of sharpshooters, torture, and extrajudicial killings.
La rebelión cívica en la etapa final del régimen
Son pocas las instancias en las que las dictaduras, regímenes militares, y otras autocracias perduran más de 40 años en el poder. En este caso, el cambio político nicaragüense es inevitable.
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Protests in Nicaragua: What’s Next?
Addressing the widespread demonstrations taking place in Nicaragua, the panelists discussed the causes of the protests as well as their future implications.
La Nicaragua de Daniel Ortega y la urgencia del cambio político
No se trata más de dialogar en Nicaragua. Daniel Ortega ha sabido ‘dialogar’ y se ha burlado de las conversaciones y propuestas. La sociedad ahora está lista para negociar los contrapesos necesarios para volver a un régimen democrático y representativo. Este es el verdadero poder del pueblo.