Nicaraguan Security Forces Use Stun Grenades And Tear Gas To Stamp Out Protests

DW: Nicaragua police quash opposition protest

Protesters took to the streets in Nicaragua's capital, but were met with repression. Protests have been banned by authorities since last year, when an anti-government movement swept the nation.

Anti-government protests in Nicaragua were thwarted by police on Saturday, as demonstrators faced a barrage of tear gas and stun grenades.

Protesters had taken to the streets to condemn the death of teenager Matt Romero during a march last year. They also demanded fresh elections to replace President Daniel Ortega.

Opposition leader Felix Maradiaga said protesters were calling for a "halt to repression and the murder of farmers" and demanding that authorities "free more than 120 political prisoners."

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Update: Nicaragua police stamp out protests with tear gas, punches (Toronto Star/AP)

WNU Editor: Daniel Ortega is not going to give up power. Like his close ally Maduro in Venezuela, he is going to use the security forces to kill-off the opposition.