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Central America articles on Democracy Chronicles
Bordered by Mexico to the north and Colombia to the southeast, Central America consists of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Many countries in the region suffer from high crime rates.
Calls for Action Outlines Assault on Human Rights in Nicaragua
As crisis in Nicaragua reaches nearly a year, World Movement remains heartened by actions taken by international community to defend Nicaraguan citizens.
Prominent Nicaraguan Journalist Chamorro Flees After Newsroom Raid
Committee to Protect Journalists today expressed grave concern about prominent Nicaraguan journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro, who has fled the country.
Nicaragua Paper Runs Blank Front Page in Protest of Ortega Government
Nicaragua’s oldest and most-widely read newspaper published its Friday edition with a blank front page in protest against Ortega government.
Guatemala Court Blocks President’s Expulsion of UN Team
Guatemala’s highest court issued a ruling Wednesday blocking President Jimmy Morales’ decision to unilaterally end a U.N. anti-corruption commission.
Guatemala to Shut Down UN Anti-Corruption Body Today
Guatemala to shut down United Nations corruption body on Tuesday, 8 months earlier than expected, over accusations the body interfered in internal affairs.
In the Week Before Christmas, Nicaragua’s Ortega Tightened His Fist
In a week Nicaragua’s Ortega tightens fists by shuttering voices of dissent and expelling international monitors documenting his governments alleged crimes.
Nicaragua Expels Watchdogs in a Quest for Impunity
Nicaragua expels Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) dedicated to investigating anti-government protests that turned violent, the group said.
Guatemala Expels Investigators From UN Anti-Corruption Group
Guatemala has taken steps to expel 11 foreign investigators for a U.N.-backed anti-corruption body from the country, it said on Tuesday.
Nicaragua Targeting Civil Society Organizations in Crackdown
Organisations condemn attacks made against Nicaraguan civil society organizations, social actors, and independent media by the government of Ortega.