Repression in Nicaragua Continues Unabated

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Protests that began in Nicaragua in April 2018 against a social security reform, and evolved into a movement demanding the resignation of President Daniel Ortega and his wife and Vice President, Rosario Murillo, continued to be savagely repressed in late September 2019. Human rights organizations estimated that the repression has left 325 dead, 2,000 injured, driven tens of thousands of Nicaraguans into self-imposed exile, and landed large numbers in jail for political mobilization. Ortega continued to blame the United States for stirring up trouble in Nicaragua. Observers offered thoughts on what the social, economic, political, and diplomatic ramifications could be.

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