Pronouncement by Nicaraguan NGO Networks on Law 1040
This declaration shows the impact of the Law for Regulation of Foreign Agents on NGO sector in Nicaragua. Ironically this sector grew enormously after the FSLN lost the 1990 elections,…
Law No. 1061 Law of Reform and Addendum to Law No 842, Law for the Protection of the Rights of Consumers and Users
This is a translation of the Reform of Consumer Defense Law itself. It is seen as a move on the part of the Sandinista Government to free the 28 members…
The problem is not just for the bankers
This editorial explains the implications of the recently reformed Consumer Defense Law on the country., which shows will force the business sector to negotiate a new alliance with the government.…
Interview: George Henríquez: “My candidacy makes racism visible”
This interview provides insight into a perspective from the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, a voice not often heard in current debate. It also highlights the internal struggle in the opposition…
What no one is going to explain to you about the new regulations of TELCOR
This is very serious explanation of the implications of the newly published regulations of what is known as the Cybercrime law, but written in a “humorous” way, a common cultural…
The 2021 Economy: Slight improvement, Dark Horizons
This overview of the economy for 2021 includes addressing an existing pact between Ortega and big capital, something that part of the opposition have complained about since April 2018. This…
Ten Reasons Why Experts Think That Ortega Practices Necropolitics
This article applies the concept of Necropolitics to the reality of Nicaragua. It does provide novel insights into the situation. Ten Reasons Why Experts Think That Ortega Practices Necropolitics By…
2021: Year of the Electoral Defeat of the Sandinista Dictatorship
On January 18th the Nicaraguan University Alliance (AUN), one of the student organizations that is part of the Civic Alliance for Justice and Peace, issued the following press release. In…
Suyen Barahona explains the reasons why the MRS gives up the name “Sandinista”
Suyen Barahona explains the reasons why the MRS gives up the name “Sandinista” In Confidencial, January 14, 2021 by Franklin Villavicencio The Sandinista Renovation Movement (MRS) has decided to do…
Nelson Lorío: “I regret having gone to work the day that they killed my son”
In spite of the key role young people played in the uprising of April 2018, and the number imprisoned time and again for their participation, their stories receive less press…