Costa Rica has confirmed its sixth chikungunya case of 2026, involving a 53-year-old woman from Alajuelita who recently traveled to Nicaragua.

The Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua has reportedly been frequently changing its ambassadors in Venezuela, possibly due to paranoia following an event on January 3 in Caracas.

UN experts have called on the Nicaraguan government to provide proof of life for imprisoned Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera, amidst growing fears that he may have died in custody.

Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo announced a Mother's Day prisoner release, allowing inmates with firm sentences to transition to a family cohabitation regime. This marks the third such round of releases, alongside an update on visa policies.

The repatriation of many Nicaraguans who died abroad is facing months-long delays, primarily due to the absence of immediate family members and insufficient funds.

An article from Havana Times describes the political situation in Nicaragua as a 'rigged poker game' run by the dictatorship, implying that the regime always maintains control.

Despite external pressure, Venezuela's dictatorial regime has not seen a visible rupture, unlike Cuba or Nicaragua, indicating a blocked political transition.

Kasey Grelle, a prominent American CEO, tragically died in a transport accident in Nicaragua while vacationing with her family, with her son critically injured.

Irving Larios, an exiled Nicaraguan opposition figure, has claimed that Ortega became a dictator with Chávez's money and will soon face consequences.

Displaced Indigenous Miskitu women from Nicaragua living in Costa Rica are reportedly facing a 'triple burden' due to cultural and language barriers, leaving them vulnerable to precarity and violence.

Calls are being made for Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo to provide proof of life for Brooklyn Rivera, a prominent voice of conscience in Nicaragua, who has been imprisoned in an undisclosed location.

Discussions are underway regarding the potential cost of compensating victims of serious human rights violations committed by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua, alongside considerations for democratic transition.

A report by the Group of Experts on Nicaragua, presented to and endorsed by nearly all countries in the UN Human Rights Council, highlights growing repression in the Central American nation.

Sources linked to the Nicaraguan Army said the indigenous leader was “in dangerously poor health in police custody in a Managua hospital.” The post Where is Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader Brooklyn Rivera? appeared first on Havana Times.

When will the time come for the Ortega-Murillos? That is the question everyone in Nicaragua—including the Sandinistas themselves—is asking. The post A Family Dictatorship “Under the Horses’ Hooves” appeared first on Havana Times.

Hundreds of women in Nicaragua have been subjected to persecution, imprisonment, and forced displacement, revealing how the dictatorship has deprived them of the right to live in their home country.

Costa Rican and Nicaraguan officials met at the Peñas Blancas border crossing today to address the growing problem of illegal gold mining along their shared boundary. The talks focused on joint efforts to stop the extraction and smuggling of gold-bearing materials from Costa Rica into Nicaragua, where processors handle the ore. Foreign Minister Arnoldo André […] The post Costa Rica, Nicaragua Strike Deal to Combat Border Gold Smuggling appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Trav...

Official data reveals that Chinese mining companies now control more than one million hectares in Nicaragua, according to an analysis by Noticias100%, Confidencial, and La Prensa.

Nicaragua has reduced tariffs on imports from China to zero under a new free trade agreement, with an analysis exploring the potential winners and losers.

Efforts are underway to bring Nicaragua's dictatorship before the World Court, with Spain making an extraordinary political and humanitarian gesture in response to the crime against Nicaraguan 'stateless persons'.

Russia has ratified a military cooperation pact with Nicaragua, a move that an opposition figure described as Nicaragua becoming a "Russian military base."

The Nicaraguan regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo is reportedly suppressing cultural freedom, with books seized by customs and festivals locked down, making it forbidden to read local writers.

A condemnation of the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) could be the first step towards forming an international alliance to support a democratic transition in Nicaragua.

Rosa Maria Paya emphasizes the importance of not normalizing the regime of terror against dissenting voices that has persisted in Nicaragua for eight years since the April 2018 protests.

Nicaragua is experiencing a profound social and political fracture, with conflict dividing families, friendships, and communities beyond mere political differences.

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) has issued precautionary measures, ordering Nicaragua to ensure the life, personal integrity, and health of Bayardo Arce Castaño, a prominent Sandinista commander currently held in prison.

Kasey Grelle, a high-powered CEO from St. Louis and mother of three, was killed in a horror crash during a family vacation in Nicaragua, with one of her children also seriously injured.

Thousands of Cubans who purchased tickets to travel to Managua, Nicaragua, are now in limbo, fearing the loss of their investments due to travel uncertainties.

The president of Nicaragua's Central Bank is now managing all Ortega-Murillo family businesses, including Albanisa, Credicoop, and Disnorte-Dissur, under state protection.

Jimmy Ylimaki, a Canadian man wanted in connection with a multimillion-dollar grandparent scam, has been arrested in Nicaragua and faces up to 20 years in prison for his alleged role as a fake attorney.

British authorities have intercepted a shipment of nearly a ton of cocaine, valued at over $100 million, that originated from Nicaragua and was en route to the UK.

On the anniversary of the kidnapping of Christian Democrat statesman Aldo Moro, new declassified files have emerged concerning Giovanni Casimirri, the only Red Brigades member from the Via Fani attack never arrested in Italy despite six life sentences. The files reveal details of a surveillance operation against the Nicaraguan embassy.

A UN report specifies that Nicaraguan funds have been used for repression, with experts urging a Red Cross presence in the country, which is described as a 'giant prison'.

On International Women’s Day, we present three first-person accounts from exiled Nicaraguan women continuing to build a more just future. The post Three Nicaraguan Women: Their Story of Exile and…

No, we're going to keep our heads at half-mast! We don't want them to blow them off if we stick them out too high! The post Why Aren’t Nicaragua’s Flags at Half Mast for Ally Khamenei appeared first…

Human rights violations increased in January, notes Monitoreo Azul y Blanco, which reports more cases of harassment, threats, & detentions. The post Nicaragua: In 2026 the Dictatorship Increases Repression appeared first on Havana Times.

Costa Rica asked Nicaragua to increase police patrols along the San Juan River. The request targets the movement of gold-bearing sediments taken illegally from the Crucitas area in northern San Carlos. Public Security Minister Mario Zamora Cordero sent a formal letter to Foreign Minister Arnoldo André Tinoco on February 20. In it, Zamora called on […] The post Costa Rica Asks Nicaragua to Increase Patrols Over Illegal Gold Smuggling appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel ...

Nicaraguan farm workers poisoned by the pesticide Nemagon are ready to hear the ruling in their decades-long case against US multinationals. Farmers worldwide still rely on noxious chemicals, often exported from the EU.

The Department of Homeland Security is urging a Wisconsin "sanctuary" county to keep a Nicaraguan national, accused of sexually assaulting elderly care facility residents, jailed under an ICE detainer.

Former Nicaraguan political prisoner and poet Carlos Bojorge has released a book of poetry reflecting on his faith, church activism, and the experience of exile.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized media outlets for referring to an alleged machete attacker as a 'Green Bay man,' clarifying that he is an illegal alien from Nicaragua with prior removal orders.

Nicaraguan farmers without their own land are renting plots in Costa Rica every six months to sustain their agricultural trade, a practice inherited from their parents.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stated that former U.S. President Donald Trump is suffering from a mental breakdown. Ortega attributed this to Trump's alleged role in launching a war in the Middle East alongside Israel.

The United States has imposed sanctions on Nicaraguan officials who are linked to the country's gold sector.

A photo by Yolidia Hernández captures the beauty of Lake Cocibolca in Ometepe, Nicaragua, featured as the Havana Times' photo of the day.

The alliance of 21st-century dictatorships in Latin America is reportedly cracking following the US-backed removal of Maduro in Venezuela, though a democratic transition remains elusive in both Venezuela and Nicaragua.

The Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua is reportedly sealing churches and forbidding public religious expression, leading to accusations of religious repression.

The alliance of 21st-century dictatorships in Nicaragua and Cuba is reportedly crumbling following the US removal of Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, though a democratic transition remains out of sight.

Ramon Calderon Vindell, a member of Nicaragua's ruling FSLN party, has been detained, signaling another internal purge within the regime and raising questions about corruption involving Venezuelan funds.

Public employees in Nicaragua, particularly those in the Ministries of Health and Education, report being denied permission to leave the country, subjected to workplace surveillance, and forced to display political loyalty, leading them to feel like hostages.

Unlawful operations have expanded across more than 3,000 hectares, while authorities declare themselves powerless against a plunder that could exceed $250 million annually

A new report suggests that mobilization in Nicaragua could create an opportunity for political change, potentially leading to the end of the current dictatorship and causing Rosario Murillo to back down.

A UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua warned that the country uses an extensive transnational network to surveil and intimidate opposition figures in exile, affecting hundreds of thousands.

Nicaraguans living abroad can now apply for their passports online, a change from a previous administrative measure by the Ortega-Murillo regime.

This cartoon by Px Molina illustrates what the Murillo-Ortega family dictatorship consider a participatory democracy. The post “Participatory Democracy” in Nicaragua appeared first on Havana Times.

The Central American country is shifting from being a springboard to the United States to a place to settle. The post Cubans Who See Staying in Nicaragua as a Viable Option appeared first on Havana Times.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released data indicating that 8% of Nicaragua's entire population, along with millions from Cuba and Haiti, illegally entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.

Following events in Caracas, leftist governments in Cuba and Nicaragua are facing the possibility of political upheaval.