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Biden condemns vote and hints at more sanctions against authoritarian regime
Nicaraguan leader who battled corruption but failed to curb the country’s inequality
Veteran Latin American strongman has arrested opponents as he ensures a fourth presidential term
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
Four strongmen stand apart while the rest of the world takes drastic action to stop the pandemic spreading
A revolutionary Nicaraguan mystic with his feet firmly on the ground
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
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
Last of historic generation of Latin American revolutionaries will be hard to budge
Sixth day of marches despite Ortega about-turn on planned reforms
Veteran revolutionary bars election observers and praises one-party rule
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