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'.

Pool C action continues Sunday at the Tokyo Dome as Japan faces Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the defending champions looking to stay perfect in front of the home crowd. MORE: Official USA World Baseball Classic 2026…

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…

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

Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Aaron Judge top the list of stars who will participate in the World Baseball Classic. Here is what you need to know.

Dusty Baker is going to be honored as a member of the Cactus League Hall of Fame on March 14, and he's appreciative of the recognition.

The Mets face Team Nicaragua in a pre-World Baseball Classic exhibition match.

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…

Israel and Nicaragua are the clear underdogs in Pool D, which begins play March 6 in Miami.

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.

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.

Three games are featured in this evening’s WBC pool play.

A special celebration for the Netherlands.

Cuba vs. Panama, 11 AM EST on FS2; Netherlands vs. Venezuela, 12 PM EST on Tubi; Mexico vs. Great Britain, 1 PM EST on FS1; Puerto Rico vs. Colombia, 6 PM EST on FS1; Nicaragua vs. Dominican Republic, 7 PM EST...

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.

Part of the fun of following the WBC is that it comes with a variety of baseball stories that are unusual going on unique.

This is a different kind of matchup.

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.

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.

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.

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Andrew Fischer reflected on his big home run for team Italy in the WBC.

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.

Pool D action Friday in Miami features the Dominican Republic, highlighted by stars like Juan Soto and Julio Rodríguez, taking on Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic. MORE: How to live stream World Baseball Classic 2026, WBC, TV channel How…

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is underway! Here's what to know about the pitch count rules throughout the tournament?

At 76, Dusty Baker is managing again. He's leading Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic  AP News

It was a group effort in the Mets win over Team Nicaragua.

Bunny brace inspires Reggae Girlz comeback against Nicaragua  Jamaica Gleaner

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...

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.