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Nicaragua News
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Nicaragua faces deepening political repression as the Ortega-Murillo government shuts down 12 more NGOs, accusing them of "foreign interference." Meanwhile, economic crisis worsens, with inflation hitting 280% and severe shortages of medicine and fuel. The UN reports 150,000+ Nicaraguans have fled to Costa Rica this year, escaping persecution and poverty.
Political News
President Daniel Ortega consolidates power, replacing independent judges with Sandinista loyalists in a Supreme Court purge. The U.S. sanctions 3 more officials for human rights abuses, while the EU condemns Nicaragua’s withdrawal from the Organization of American States (OAS). The Catholic Church warns of growing "dictatorship" after another priest is arrested.
Election News
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2026 general elections: Opposition parties banned, leaving Ortega unchallenged.
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Municipal elections (Nov 2024): Expected to be a sham, with Sandinista candidates running unopposed.
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Exiled opposition leaders form coalition in Costa Rica, but lack international recognition.
Legal News
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"Treason law" used to sentence 50+ activists to 10+ years in prison.
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Journalists jailed under cybercrime laws for reporting on protests.
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UN Human Rights Council demands access to political prisoners, denied by Managua.
Entertainment News
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Government bans 10 Nicaraguan films for "destabilizing content."
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Sandinista-sponsored music festivals replace independent cultural events.
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Theater groups perform underground plays about exile, despite crackdowns.
Town
⚽ Football: Nicaragua suspended by FIFA for government interference in federation.
���� Boxing: Román González retires after career-ending injury, hailed as national hero.
⚾ Baseball: National league collapses due to lack of funding and player defections.
Forecast
(Managua/León/Bluefields averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ☀️ 34°C – Hot and humid
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Tue 2 Jul: ⛈️ 31°C – Afternoon storms
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Wed 3 Jul: ����️ 29°C – Heavy rain (Caribbean coast)
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Thu 4 Jul: ����️ 33°C – Scorching inland
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Fri 5 Jul: ���� 30°C – Coastal breeze
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Sat 6 Jul: ����️ 32°C – Isolated showers
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Sun 7 Jul: ☀️ 35°C – Extreme heat
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Nicaragua’s humanitarian and political crisis deepens under Ortega’s authoritarian rule, with no relief in sight. The exodus of citizens and cultural repression mark a nation in collapse. ��������
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