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The Central American nation, ruled by Daniel Ortega for 22 of the past 39 years, has been convulsed by almost a week of anti-government protests in which at least 25 people have died.
The ruling is a setback for hardline election pledges on immigration
Last of historic generation of Latin American revolutionaries will be hard to budge
Driver in custody after vehicle strikes pedestrians
Sixth day of marches despite Ortega about-turn on planned reforms
Crude production in the country has dropped to less than half its level in 1998
Mario Abdo Benitez’s father was key aide to former dictator Alfredo Stroessner
Frontrunner Andrés Manuel López Obrador emerges largely unscathed
Narrow victory mirrors recent rightwing triumphs in Chile, Peru and Argentina
Brazilian group at centre of corruption scandal due to make R$500m payment this week
Antagonism of southern neighbours threatens Trump’s home agenda
Governments and companies must act globally to clean up the seas
Agricultural tariffs cut as bloc seeks to counter rising protectionist sentiment
Peace process under strain ahead of presidential election
Country hopes remarkable economic record can be sustained after presidential poll
Need for reform has left the Caribbean island facing deep uncertainty
Amount prescribed dropped 12% last year as moves to curb addiction crisis bore fruit
President in waiting represents the possibility of crucial change for younger generation
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