Nicaragua’s Ongoing Struggle Under the Ortega-Murillo Regime

Nicaragua, often known as the “tropical North Korea,” exhibits a climate of fear in its capital, Managua. Citizens remain wary of expressing their views openly for fear of repercussions. The regime, led by President Daniel Ortega, has been tightening its grip on power over the years, resorting to suppression of dissent and lethal force to quell opposition. Under Ortega’s rule, the country faced a significant humanitarian crisis, with the United Nations reporting a high incidence of hunger among the population. Ortega, alongside his wife Rosario Murillo, has orchestrated constitutional changes aimed at consolidating their authority and ensuring a seamless transition…