Nicaragua Political Crisis and Protests

other · 2018-04-01 · Nicaragua

Nicaragua has experienced protests since April 2018 triggered by social security reforms. The protests have resulted in at least 90 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries, with students dominating the demonstrations. The Ortega-Murillo regime faces political challenges amid accusations of authoritarianism and corruption.

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• “The protests that have convulsed Nicaragua for the past two months were initially triggered by a new 5% tax on pensions... there are 90 people dead and almost a thousand injured... It really is about the survival of the Ortega-Murillo regime now.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 7th, 2018 (June 7th, 2018)

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