Nicaragua Protests

'Human tragedy' of Nicaragua violence claims 121 lives, says human rights group

At least 121 people have been killed in a wave of protests since 18 April against President Daniel Ortega's government, Nicaragua's main human rights group said Tuesday, calling it a "human tragedy."

Nicaragua protests: Six killed in Masaya during clashes as calls for President Daniel Ortega's resignation intensify

Nicaragua protesters have fired homemade mortars to fend off a police crackdown in new unrest that left at least six people dead, including a US citizen, as the opposition renewed calls for President Daniel Ortega's resignation.