Nicaragua recently made a bold move by ordering the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave. This action is part of President Daniel Ortega’s broader strategy. Since 2018, his government has been firmly quelling dissent. High-profile cases include jailing a religious leader and intimidating a beauty queen. The United Nations has raised concerns […]
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