A U.S. citizen sentenced last year to 22 years in a Nicaraguan prison for alleged drug trafficking has been freed. Jason Puracal, whose case became a rallying point for human rights activists, flew out of Managua Friday, a day after he and his co-defendants left the prison. Puracal has not spoken to reporters. His destination […]
US Citizen Freed from Nicaraguan Prison
Posted September 14th, 2012 at 6:15 pm (UTC-5)
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Irregularities in Nicaragua Election Prompt US Aid Review
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says Nicaragua’s recent elections were “a setback to democracy” and warned it would now review aid to the country. In a statement Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the November 6 re-election of President Daniel Ortega was marred by significant irregularities. The statement said the process was not transparent or impartial, […]
Irregularities in Nicaragua Election Prompt US Aid Review
Posted January 25th, 2012 at 8:10 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says Nicaragua’s recent elections were “a setback to democracy” and warned it would now review aid to country. In a statement Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the November 6 re-election of President Daniel Ortega was marred by significant irregularities. The statement said the process was not transparent or impartial, and […]
