Orteguism has ten repressive laws and threatens more
Orteguism has ten repressive laws and threatens more By Yader Luna In Confidencial, April 1, 2021 In less than 6 months, between September 2020 and January 2021, the National Assembly…
The “soft landing” and the “monkey” theory
The author is past president of the Movement for Sandinista Renovation, an economist by training, and well connected both inside and outside the country. This article reflects and explains some…
Four women, four battles: this is how women are facing the crisis in Nicaragua
Four women, four battles: this is how women are facing the crisis in Nicaragua By Nayira Valenzuela/Alejandra Padilla in Confidencial, March 8, 2021 On international women´s day, Nicaraguan women do…
Cristiana Chamorro: “Rosario Murillo is afraid of even her own shadow”
This weekend (Feb 27 &28m 2021) two opposition leaders announced their candidacy for the Presidential elections of Nov 2021, Juan Sebastian Chamorro, who until shortly was the Director of the…
Confessions of an anti-riot Policeman
There have been a number of interviews from people on the inside of the regime who left when the government began to fire on civilians: the Supreme Court judge Rafael…
Amaya Coppens: “We were collateral effects, bargaining chips, names on their publicity posters”
This piece is written by a young former political prisoner and refers to the dispute within the opposition about the role of big capital, the student movement and the selection…
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…