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“Mexico cannot close its eyes to the death of Hugo Torres”

Mexican senators Emilio Álvarez Icaza Longoria and Germán Martínez Cázares demanded this Sunday, February 13, the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador to break diplomatic relations with the Daniel Ortega regime, if

February 14, 2022

Nicaragua

Nicaragua plummets further in the world democracy index

Nicaragua repeated as one of the “authoritarian regimes” of the American continent, within an annual and world classification of democracy prepared by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It is only surpassed by

February 13, 2022

Nicaragua

Unamos demands independent investigation of the “crime” of political prisoner Hugo Torres

Luis Carrión, leader of the opposition Democratic Renovating Union (Unamos), described the death of political prisoner Hugo Torres as “a crime”, after having spent eight months in isolation in the Chipote prison,

February 13, 2022

Nicaragua

“He wants to see him and hug him”: This is how the children of political prisoners who cannot see their parents live

The crying for the absence of their fathers or mothers, imprisoned in El Chipote, is continuous. Photographs, videos and audios, taken before the arrests, are the only means they have to remember

February 13, 2022

Nicaragua

Provisional detention ordered for former judicial official and a man in Operation Damascus

The Public Ministry announced that a precautionary measure of provisional detention was given to two people who are related to Operation Damascus, including a former official of the Judicial Branch who was

February 13, 2022

Panama

Date changes in February and March draws of the National Lottery

At the request of the ticket holders, the LNB authorities accepted the change of date, due to the free days of the carnival. The draw that was scheduled for

February 13, 2022

Panama

Putin sees how "provocative speculation" the suspicion that Russia is preparing an invasion of Ukraine

Moscow, Russia | AFP | Russian President Vladimir Putin called allegations that Russia is preparing an invasion of Ukraine “provocative speculation” during a conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Saturday,

February 13, 2022

Panama

Thailand asks to have sex with a mask for Valentine’s Day

Bangkok, Thailand | AFP | As Thai lovers prepare to exchange displays of affection for Valentine’s Day, health authorities have urged couples to practice safe sex during the pandemic, including wearing masks.

February 13, 2022

Panama

15 victims of migrant smuggling recovered in Chiriquí

Two coaster buses have been detained at the San Félix Bus Terminal, apprehending five alleged coyotes so far, including two Panamanians and three Nicaraguans. The persons apprehended during this

February 13, 2022

Panama

Chavistas show ‘muscle’ in Venezuela and the opposition plans to renew leadership

Caracas, Venezuela | AFP | Thousands of Chavistas marched this Saturday in Caracas to reiterate their support for President Nicolás Maduro, while a smaller group of opponents gathered to respond to the

February 13, 2022

Panama

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