The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | yesterday
Managua - Thousands of protestors in the Central American state of Nicaragua took to the streets of Managua on Saturday against President Daniel Ortega, charging that he is trying t o set up a dictatorship. But the anticipated clashes between Ortega ...
France24 (Free subscription) | yesterday
Thousands of pro- and anti-government protesters took to the streets of Nicaragua's capital Saturday, protesting and backing President Daniel Ortega's bid to remain in power. Chanting "Democracy yes, dictatorship no!" Ortega opponents numbered at 50,000 by organizers marched peacefully in Managua against his controversial re-election plans, even as thousands of the president's supporters...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Managua - Plans for a huge rally Saturday in Managua against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and counterdemonstrations by Sandinista government supporters raised concerns about possible street clashes. Opposition parties with representatives in Co...
Christian Science Monitor (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The most recent Latin American leader to overturn presidential term limits is Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega.
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Managua - The spectre of huge protests and counter-protests at week's end in the capital city prompted Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Wednesday to urge his own supporters to practice non- violence. His supporters have organized a demonstration of...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
President Daniel Ortega has been among the most calculated in the region in stymieing opposition to his bid to maintain power.
War News Updates (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Venezuelan Army. Photo from Army Recognition In Latin America, Weapons Buying Spreads Mistrust -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News Weapons purchases in Latin America are soaring as nations cast a wary eye on their neighbors. Whether it's called an ``arms race'' or a ``coincidental modernization'' of existing stocks, a wave of weapons purchases by Latin American nations is causing neighbors to watch each...
Exposing Liberal Lies (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Great email: Obama's First Six Months' Accomplishments 1. Offended the Queen of England. 2. Bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia. 3. Praised the Marxist Daniel Ortega. 4. Kissed Socialist Hugo Chavez on the cheek. 5. Endorsed the Socialist Evo Morales of Bolivia. 6. Sided with Hugo Chavez and Communist Fidel Castro against Honduras. 7. Announced we would meet with Iranians with no pre-conditions while...
Sify (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
The U.S. ambassador to Nicaragua said Saturday that he sees no need to apologize for criticizing a court ruling opening the way for the possible re-election of leftist President Daniel Ortega.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
The U.S. ambassador to Nicaragua said Saturday that he sees no need to apologize for criticizing a court ruling opening the way for the possible re-election of leftist President Daniel Ortega.
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
The U.S. ambassador to Nicaragua said Saturday that he sees no need to apologize for criticizing a court ruling opening the way for the possible re-election of leftist President Daniel Ortega.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
Demonstrators hurling fireworks chased the American ambassador from a university fair on Friday because of his criticism of a Supreme Court ruling letting President Daniel Ortega seek another term.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Demonstrators demanded that the American ambassador be expelled for criticizing a ruling that allows President Daniel Ortega to seek re-election.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
The Nicaraguan Congress on Wednesday narrowly rejected an initiative to force a debate on whether to annul a hotly disputed court ruling allowing President Daniel Ortega to seek re-election.
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
The Nicaraguan Congress on Wednesday narrowly rejected an initiative to force a debate on whether to annul a hotly disputed court ruling allowing President Daniel Ortega to seek re-election.
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