Ortega names wife Rosario Murillo head of Nicaragua's Army In a move to tighten his grip on power, Daniel Ortega appointed ...

In yet another move to solidify his grip on Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega's regime has installed his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, as the new ...

According to Nicaraguan media, the entry of Russian forces was planned and coordinated with the Nicaraguan Army. Russian units will also assist Nicaragua in fighting ”illicit activities“ in ...

Nicaragua announced on Thursday it would withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council, following a UN report that urged the international community to address human rights violations by ...

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps. Place and date: Quilali, Nicaragua, 6, 7 and 8 January 1928. Entered service at: Illinois. Born: 1 March ...

Nicaragua's Sandinista Government introduced ... as Ortega becomes Supreme Chief of the Army, the National Police, and the Ministry of the Interior. In addition, it allows the Executive Branch ...

Nicaragua experienced mass anti-government protests ... The UN report also implicated the Nicaraguan army in the violent crackdown, contradicting previous denials. (Reporting by Gabriela Selser ...