Nicaragua - September 2022

Continued attacks against the freedom of the press have been ongoing for years in Nicaragua, yet in another negative development, CNN’s signal was cancelled in the country. Vice-President Rosario Murillo explained this determination by stating that CNN’s content was in violation of the Constitution of Nicaragua and vulnerated national sovereignty. In addition, a journalist and three employees of La Prensa newspaper – whose staff mainly work in exile, given that its offices were shut down by the government - have been accused of conspiracy. 

Members of the Catholic church have condemned governmental actions that target the free exercise of religion. Members of religious orders continue to be denied re-entry to the country – including for Nicaraguan nationals - and the celebration of a religious festival that had been due to take place on 20 September has also been prohibited.

Sources: Confidencial, La Prensa Latina, Panam Post, Voz de America