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Federal Judge Upholds Biden Administration's Humanitarian Parole Program

Federal judge upholds Biden administration's program allowing humanitarian parole for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, benefiting over ...

Nicaragua drags Germany to ICJ for ‘facilitating Israel’s genocide’ in Gaza

Managua accused Berlin of violating the Genocide Convention by funding Israel’s war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2024

Nicaragua Joins South Africa in World Court Against Israel

Nicaragua seeks to join South Africa in taking the case against Israel to the World Court, adding to the ongoing debate about alleged war crimes.

Nicaragua Grants Asylum To Panama Ex-president Facing Jail

Nicaragua said Wednesday that it had granted asylum to Panama's ex-president Ricardo Martinelli, days after he lost a final appeal against an almost 11-year jail term for money laundering.

International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024

Exiled Ex-candidate Says Nicaragua Is A 'Tropical North Korea'

A year ago, Felix Maradiaga, who was imprisoned while running for president against Nicaragua's increasingly authoritarian leader Daniel Ortega, was freed and exiled to the United States.

International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024

Sweet And 'Spicy': Nicaraguan Cigars Winning Over The World

With a deftness that comes from four decades of experience, Aristo Torres sorts tobacco leaves at a factory in Nicaragua -- a country making great strides in the manufacture and export of cigars.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2024

Nicaragua Releases Catholic Bishop, 18 Other Clergy Members After Negotiations With Vatican

Catholic bishop Rolando Álvarez was imprisoned for criticizing religious freedom conditions in Nicaragua and was placed under house arrest on Aug. 4, 2022. After almost 15 days, he was arrested from his residence and presented to the court in December of that year.

Latin Times · Jan 15, 2024

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Nicaragua frees a jailed Catholic bishop and 18 priests, hands them to the Vatican

Bishop Rolando Álvarez and the other clergy were jailed more than a year ago, in most cases, as part of a crackdown on the opposition and Catholic Church by President Daniel Ortega.

WEKU · Jan 15, 2024

Nicaragua says it released Bishop Rolando Álvarez, 18 priests from jail, handed them over to Vatican

The Nicaraguan government says it has released Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 clergy members from jail and handed them over to Vatican authorities

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024

Nicaragua flight | Gujarat Police book 14 agents from Gujarat, Mumbai and Delhi for human trafficking

Gujarat Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against 14 immigration agents for reportedly being involved in human trafficking.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

Nicaragua Opponent Exiled In Costa Rica Hospitalized After Being Shot 7 Times

The incident happened near Costa Rica University on the east side of San José on Wednesday. Joao Maldonado, 34, was driving with his partner at the time, Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation department said.

Latin Times · Jan 12, 2024

Nicaragua flight: Statements of 66 from Gujarat recorded by CID

The statements of all 66 passengers from Gujarat on the Nicaragua-bound flight that was sent back to India by France have been recorded as part of the state CID’s probe into alleged human trafficking

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

15 agents identified in illegal immigration case: Gujarat CID

The CID (crime) branch of the Gujarat Police said that it has identified around 15 immigration agents who were reportedly involved in organising an attempt to enter the USA illegally

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Nicaragua, China's Free Trade Agreement Comes Into Effect

Nicaragua will export food items such as meat and seafood, such as fish, shrimp, lobsters, sea cucumber, sugar, peanuts and rum.

Latin Times · Jan 2, 2024

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International Business Times · Jan 1, 2024

Pope Urges Dialogue As More Nicaraguan Priests Arrested

Fourteen Nicaraguan priests have now been arrested in a crackdown on the Catholic Church in the Central American country, prompting Pope Francis to call for dialogue during his Monday prayer.

The Guardian - US · Jan 1, 2024

Plane detained in France sheds light on Nicaragua’s role in US migrant crisis

Flight contained 303 Indians en route to Central American country whose light visa requirements have attracted US-bound travelers

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Punjab Police form SIT to investigate Nicaragua ‘human trafficking’ case

The Punjab Police set up a Special Investigation Team to probe a suspected human trafficking case related to Indian passengers on an aircraft run by Romania’s Legend Airlines, originally destined for Nicaragua, but detained in France.

Dynamite News · Dec 30, 2023

Punjab Police constitutes SIT to investigate Nicaragua Human Trafficking case

The Punjab Police constituted a four-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate offences of human trafficking involved in the Nicaragua Human Trafficking case, a press release from the Punjab Information and Public Relations Department said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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International Business Times · Dec 30, 2023

Ticket To Nicaragua: African, Asian Migrants Seek Shortcut To US

Nicaragua has become a hot spot for migrants from around the world seeking to avoid a brutal trek through the Darien Gap jungle -- including the 303 Indians whose plane was grounded last week in France on their way to the Central American nation.

Latin Times · Dec 28, 2023

Nicaragua Central Bank Reveals Diaspora Remittances Hit New Record, Exceed $4B

The bank shared that in the last 11 months, it has recorded $4.24 billion in remittances, which is 47% more compared to the previous year.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023

Passengers had valid visas, says lawyer for charter airline in ‘donkey flight’ investigation

Twenty-five of the mostly Indian passengers, bound for Nicaragua, have now claimed asylum in France

Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2023

Indians sent back by France over trafficking concerns: What we know

A makeshift courtroom was set up in a French airport to investigate human trafficking concerns.

France 24 · Dec 26, 2023

Plane held for days in France on human trafficking concerns lands in India

A charter plane that was grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation arrived in India with 276 Indians aboard Tuesday, authorities said. The passengers had been heading to Nicaragua but were instead blocked inside a rural French airport for four days in an exceptional holiday ordeal.

The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

‘Non-European’ client chartered flight for 303 Indians, claims Paris-based lawyer

303 Indian citizens stranded in France after anonymous signal; 25 seek asylum, 2 detained, rest return to India.

Latin Times · Dec 26, 2023

Plane Full Of Indians Flying To Nicaragua To Enter The US, Raises New Immigration Worries

Indian nationals mostly from the western Gujarat state and working in the UAE formed the majority of those onboard the flight. They were flying to Nicaragua to migrate to the U.S. or Canada, reports said.

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