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Con su canal a través de Nicaragua, el presidente Daniel Ortega sueña con superar al canal de Panamá. Pero en la aldea de Bangkukuk Taik, y en todo el país, un movimiento de resistencia protege la cultura indígena y el medio ambiente, y expone los grandiosos vínculos proyecto con un misterioso hombre de negocios chino.

William M. Adler

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega speaks to supporters.

Social Justice

Why Nicaragua’s ‘Tropical Spring’ Failed to Unseat President Daniel Ortega

But for a few flare-ups of protest—all quickly and violently quashed—the movement to rid the country of its powerful ruler is all but over.

Benjamin Waddell

Here Belongs to Us

With his trans-Nicaragua canal, President Daniel Ortega dreams of outdoing the Panama Canal. But in the village of Bangkukuk Taik, and across the country, a resistance movement is protecting indigenous culture and the environment—and exposing the grandiose project's ties to a mysterious Chinese businessman.

William M. Adler

Viewfinder: Catholic Mass in Managua

Catholics participate in a mass demanding the freedom of political prisoners in Managua, Nicaragua, on October 21st, 2018.

Pacific Standard Staff

Viewfinder: Violence in Nicaragua

A riot policeman throws a sound grenade during clashes against protestors demonstrating against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government in Managua, on September 23rd, 2018.

Pacific Standard Staff

Viewfinder: An Anti-Government Protester’s Funeral in Nicaragua

Relatives and friends mourn during the funeral of 26-year-old Ezequiel Leiva, who died in the hospital three months after being injured during anti-government protests, on September 18th, 2018, in Managua, Nicaragua.

Pacific Standard Staff

Viewfinder: Protesting Government Oppression in Nicaragua

Demonstrators take part in a march against President Daniel Ortega's government in Managua, Nicaraguan, on September 9th, 2018.

Pacific Standard Staff

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) shakes hands with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.

Economics

Examining the Embattled Nicaraguan President’s Deep Ties With Venezuelan Oil Money

President Daniel Ortega has seen his popularity plummet in conjunction with the economic hardships faced by his most ardent financial supporter.

Benjamin Waddell

Anti-government protesters play traditional music and dance as they take part in a march demanding the release of political prisoners in Managua, Nicaragua, on August 15th, 2018.

News in Brief

Viewfinder: Thousands of Nicaraguans March for the Release of Political Prisoners

Anti-government protesters play traditional music and dance as they take part in a march demanding the release of political prisoners in Managua, Nicaragua, on August 15th, 2018.

Pacific Standard Staff