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Elimination of Accountability in Nicaragua under the Ortega regime

Elimination of Accountability in Nicaragua under the Ortega regime

by Brandon Venancio | May 5, 2026 | James Madison University

Nicaragua under Daniel Ortega has seen its presidential republic downgraded from a competitive democracy to an authoritarian regime, where the government has been more focused on the suppression of its opposition rather than improving the overall quality of life for...

Daniel Ortega, and his Patient, Lifelong Quest for Unchecked Power in Nicaragua

by Olivia Pinocci-Wrightsman | Nov 20, 2025 | University of Pittsburgh

Nicaragua’s experience with true, liberal democracy is limited. Their battle to end United States backed regimes went well into the 1970s. Free, fair, competitive elections were not seen until 1990. However, this success was temporary, as Nicaragua’s liberal democracy...

Nayib Bukele and the Quiet Dismantling of Salvadoran Democracy

by Josephine Hale | Apr 18, 2025 | Boston University

Nayib Bukele has become one of the most infamous populist leaders in Latin America, winning international praise for his aggressive anti-gang policies and his unapologetic, millennial persona. But under the surface of his popularity lies a much more troubling concern:...
The Miss Universe Win: A Call to Action for International Support for the Nicaraguan People

The Miss Universe Win: A Call to Action for International Support for the Nicaraguan People

by DANELLA IDELLE DELA CRUZ | Jun 26, 2024 | University of the Philippines, Diliman

Running for over 70 years, the Miss Universe has always been one of the most iconic and renowned international beauty pageant. It is easily the most widely viewed pageant in the world having been broadcasted over 190 countries. It attracts contestants from around the...

Censorship in Nicaragua – A Massacre of Media

by Rachel Neil | Nov 28, 2022 | Boston University

Nicaragua’s government is a regime of accelerating oppression, injustice, and terror. Through Daniel Ortega’s 15 year regime, elections have become increasingly unfair, civil unrest has grown, and oppositions have been silenced more than ever. Evidently, Nicaragua is...
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