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Populists of the left and right will not help the world’s worst-hit region
President pushes through new laws and pressures media and human rights groups
Critics accuse Ortega of trying to stamp out resistance ahead of elections next year
This issue unveils a Roman conquest, a new gallery and made-to-measure pants
This little-known jewel in Latin America has been a no-no on the travel advisory list since 2018. It shouldn’t be
Four strongmen stand apart while the rest of the world takes drastic action to stop the pandemic spreading
Rancho Santana, a cattle ranch turned laidback resort, is attempting to draw visitors back to the country’s Pacific beaches
A revolutionary Nicaraguan mystic with his feet firmly on the ground
Crackdown is aimed at staving off Trump threat of tariffs on exports
Group of leading news organisations releases its second list
Mexico agrees to mediate as veteran rebel leader Daniel Ortega faces biggest challenge
Government declares demonstrations illegal and vows to prevent more violence
Crises in Guatemala and Nicaragua pose test for global agencies as well as Donald Trump
Brutal protests give young Nicaraguans a painful reminder of their capital’s history
As deadly protests against the president continue, critics say he now resembles the dictator he replaced
Fragile calm returns after roadblocks are broken up but few believe unrest is over
Climate of fear drains banking system and collapse of tourism hinders growth
Student protesters trapped under fire from security forces
Daniel Ortega refuses to give up power despite three months of violent street battles
Elections test region’s democratic mettle; markets test its finances
Economic collapse will eventually break the Cuba-Venezuela-Nicaragua axis
Rallies against pension reform spiral into challenge to Ortega’s autocratic rule
Do not expect President Ortega go quietly, quickly — or maybe even at all
Human rights group puts count at 63 in clashes over planned social security reform
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