On the eve of the 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), taking place June 22–24, an old myth is once again making the rounds—one that has paralyzed the organization for years: the supposed need for unanimity in order to act. That requirement does not exist in the Inter-American Democratic Charter. It never has.
The killing of exiled Nicaraguan military officer Roberto Samcam is a test of whether democratic governments are willing to confront the transnational repression of the Ortega-Murillo regime.
The Ortega-Murillo dictatorship has spent years broadening its access to citizens’ financial information. A new reform tightens the framework that allows authorities to obtain data on credit and debit card transactions.
A new reform package would grant Nicaragua’s government greater control over non-profit organizations, expand confiscation powers, and tighten anti-money laundering regulations.
A discovery buried in family records transformed Samantha Rodríguez’s understanding of her identity and inspired a global effort to preserve memory and confront hate.
A study by a Brazilian agency details how Russian influence operates in Nicaragua and 12 other countries across the region through propaganda, disinformation, and state-controlled media.
Following the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera, Díaz-Balart said the U.S. action sends a clear message that the Ortega-Murillo regime will face consequences for its abuses.
Experts say Nicaragua’s strategic partnerships with Russia and China could become a greater liability as U.S. pressure escalates.
State Department points to electoral magistrate Lumberto Campbell in the denial of medical care to the late Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera. Rep. María Elvira Salazar says: “Nicaragua will be free, and we will not stop.”
Kyiv says Nicaragua’s alignment with Russia poses a broader threat to global stability as Managua strengthens ties with Moscow.
