Nicaragua, Human Rights

USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation Into Nicaragua Over Labor, Human Rights Violations
The investigation could result in the levying of new duties or sanctions—or, a suspension from the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement.
Nicaragua rights organization: political prisoners subjected to crimes against humanity
The Nicaraguan Human Rights Collective 'Never Again' reported on Tuesday that at least 229 individuals detained in the country for political reasons have endured various forms of torture and other
US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua
A U.S. official says the Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua.
US Launches Probe Into Human Rights and Labor Abuses in Nicaragua
Announced by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the investigation is authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and aims to assess not only allegations of abuse but also the extent to which they affect commerce with the U.S. The probe must conclude within a year, with potential retaliatory measures contingent on its findings.
US trade office initiates investigation into Nicaragua human rights abuses
Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for ‘repressive acts’ against critics.
US trade office launches probe into abuses by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo regime in Nicaragua
The Biden administration announces it will investigate human and labor rights violations, opening door to a suspension from the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is opening a labor abuse investigation into Nicaragua
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is opening a labor abuse investigation into Nicaragua.
La oficina del representante comercial de EEUU abre una investigación a Nicaragua por abuso laboral
La oficina del representante comercial de EEUU abre una investigación a Nicaragua por abuso laboral. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
Nicaragua tortured at least 229 political prisoners, rights group says
At least 229 people detained in Nicaragua for political reasons have suffered various forms of torture and other "crimes ...
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Nicaragua’s ruling couple tighten their grip
Until recently that was true of Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega. But in November he ripped off the mask. A comprehensive overhaul ...
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UN Experts Demand Release of Arbitrarily Detained Critics in Nicaragua Amid Allegations of Human Rights Abuses
The harm inflicted on detainees and their families must come to an end,” the experts stated, reiterating the need for ...
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CSotD: Human Rights and other anachronisms
Pedro X. Molina has standing to speak for human rights, having fled Nicaragua in order to preserve his own. Somehow, the fact ...
The Economist20h
Nicaragua’s ruling couple tightens its grip in preparation for succession
Nicaraguans are cowed. On December 10th President Joe Biden’s administration opened an investigation into Nicaragua’s ...