Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega slams US President Donald Trump as “mentally unstable” over the West Asia war, escalating tensions between Managua and Washington.

Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega calls Trump ‘mentally unstable’ over West Asia war

What are the reasons behind tension between Nicaragua and the Catholic Church?

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was sworn into office for his fourth consecutive term on Monday, hours after the United States and European Union imposed sanctions on several figures in his government following elections Washington has called a "sham".

Ortega sworn in as president for fourth term in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua, the country's strong man Daniel Ortega has been sworn in as the president for a fourth consecutive year alongside him, first lady Rosario Murillo has also been sworn in for a second time as the vice president.

EU and United States widen sanctions as Daniel Ortega begins new term

The United States has imposed an entry ban on Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega, his vice-president wife and his government.

United States imposes entry ban on Nicaraguan Prez

Nicaraguan presidential elections were dubbed a "sham" by US President Joe Biden on Sunday, as incumbent Daniel Ortega was guaranteed of victory after his competitors were thrown out.

'Pantomime election': US President Joe Biden slams Nicaragua election as 'sham'

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was set to win re-election on Sunday after jailing top rivals. The United States has denounced the election as a 'sham'.

Nicaragua Presidential Election: Daniel Ortega set to win with a jailed opposition

In Nicaragua, 5 Presidential hopefuls are now in jail. A total of 15 opposition leaders have been detained by now. Palki Sharma tells you how Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega is cracking down on dissent in a desperate bid to stay in power.

Gravitas: Why 5 Presidential hopefuls are in jail in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan authorities on Tuesday detained two more potential presidential candidates, for a total of four, as a crackdown by President Daniel Ortega deepened ahead of elections later this year.

Two more potential Ortega challengers detained in Nicaragua

The Nicaraguan government said it freed more than 90 people on Monday who rights groups say were jailed for anti-government activity, including about a dozen people who were arrested after ferrying water to a group of mothers on hunger strike.

Nicaragua frees protesters who aided mothers on hunger strike

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said on Thursday he would resume dialogue with opposition leaders who are calling for early elections after nearly a year grappling with one of the country's worst crises since a civil war four decades ago.

After bloody protests, Nicaragua's Ortega says he wants dialogue for peace

Two opposition leaders in Nicaragua were handed sentences of more than 200 years on Monday for participating in violent protests last year against President Daniel Ortega that left 325 people dead, their lawyer said.

Nicaraguan opposition leaders sentenced to 200 years over protests

The government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega expelled two expert missions from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Wednesday, accusing them of meddling and bias in evaluating the crisis-hit country.

Nicaragua expels international human rights missions

US economic sanctions will provoke the fall of President Daniel Ortega's regime if the autocratic leader doesn't implement democratic reforms demanded by Washington, analysts say.

Nicaragua's Ortega must reform or face downfall: Analysts

Police and supporters of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega clashed in Managua on Sunday with demonstrators calling for the release of people imprisoned during recent protests, leaving at least one person dead, authorities said.

Nicaragua: At least one killed in protests; President Ortega defiant

The announcement came as the Nicaraguan opposition ramped up the pressure against Ortega's government, blocking streets and roads around the country after seven weeks of protests

Nicaraguan president to meet Catholic bishops for new crisis talks

Violence erupted again Saturday, as protesters fired homemade mortars to fend off police crackdowns in the cities of Masaya and Tipitapa, both near the capital Managua

Pope calls for dialogue as Nicaragua violence escalates

More than 20 people were wounded and two opposition news outlets were attacked

Five more dead in unrest in Nicaragua

The Red Cross said hundreds had been injured in demonstrations. The protests began on Wednesday over plans to increase worker contributions to social security and lower pensions

Nicaragua anti-government protests enter day 5, seven dead

Pope also expressed that differences must be 'resolved peacefully and with a sense of responsibility'

Nicaragua protests: Pope calls for end to deadly violence

Anti-government protests were organised in Nicaragua by pensioners in Central America in which at least 10 people have died in a clash between demonstrators and security forces

Nicaragua: at least 10 dead: authorities call for peace

Ortega's wife, Rosario Murillo became the new vice-president as their party won 71 of the 92 seats in Parliament

Ortega sworn in for third term as Nicaragua's president

With 99.8 per cent of ballots counted, Ortega had 72.5 per cent of the vote. His nearest competitor, Maximino Rodriguez had just 15 per cent

Daniel Ortega wins third consecutive term as Nicaragua president

Hundreds of Ortega's leftist Sandinista National Liberation Front party supporters celebrated on the streets of Managua

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega set for 3rd term as president in landslide win

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