Saturday, May 12, 2018

Protests Return To Nicaragua



BBC: Nicaragua protests: Tens of thousands in new anti-government rallies

Tens of thousands of Nicaraguans have taken part in fresh anti-government protests in the capital, Managua, and in Matagalpa y Chinandega.

Wearing the blue and white of the flag, Wednesday's protesters held pictures of people reportedly killed in last month's demonstrations.

Government supporters held a smaller rally in another part of the capital.

Last month's unrest began after President Daniel Ortega approved cuts to pensions and social security.

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More News On Protests Returning To Nicaragua

Thousands join in latest anti-government march in Nicaragua -- AP
3 killed in Nicaragua amid protests against government -- Washington Post
UN seeks to investigate Nicaragua protest deaths -- AFP
UN calls for independent investigation in Nicaragua after more student deaths -- DW

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