Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors over crackdown in Nicaragua
Daniel Ortega’s government has arrested 14 opposition figures including five presidential hopefuls in recent weeks
21 June 2021 - 21:48
Managua — Mexico and Argentina are recalling their ambassadors to Nicaragua to discuss the “concerning” situation there after the government broadened its crackdown against opposition figures, according to a joint statement on Monday.
Nicaraguan police late on Sunday detained journalist Miguel Mora, the fifth person to be arrested in recent weeks who is seeking to challenge President Daniel Ortega in November elections...
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