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U.S. Holds Dossier on Nicaraguan Co-Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke but Has Yet to Sanction Him
A source with ties to the U.S. government says the information needed to sanction him has existed since the Biden administration. His role as co-foreign minister, a role he shares with Denis Moncada, may be stalling the decision to avoid closing off a channel of communication with Managua.
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ICE Detains Luis Galeano, Nicaraguan Journalist Exiled and Stripped of Citizenship by the Ortega-Murillo Regime
Luis Galeano, an exiled Nicaraguan journalist, was detained Monday morning by ICE agents in Florida, United States. The director of the program Café con Voz was detained while working as an Uber driver. His wife, Daykel Santamaría, told Expediente Público that she was only able to speak with him for about 15 seconds. Sharon Ardon…
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Shawn Wright: Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo Institutionalize the Religious Crackdown in Nicaragua
Shawn Wright is president of International Christian Concern (ICC), which published the 2026 Global Persecution Index. According to the ICC report, the regimes in Nicaragua and Cuba are responsible for the highest levels of religious repression in Latin America. Wright calls on the United States, the European Union, and democratic governments to take action to…
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Religious Repression Marks Cuba and Nicaragua on the Global Stage
The 2026 Global Persecution Index identifies authoritarianism, terrorism, religious nationalism, and state control over religious organizations as the drivers affecting some 380 million Christians worldwide. Unlike Africa and parts of Asia, where massacres, kidnappings, and forced displacement driven by nationalist ideologies predominate, Cuba and Nicaragua apply repression that is primarily state-run, bureaucratic, and police-enforced. Previous…
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Asfura Government Withholds Key Details of Chinese Solar Megaproject Amid Transparency Concerns
* Two institutions within the Asfura administration denied Expediente Público access to agreements with the Chinese company Danasun for the Choloma project. * The National Electric Power Company (ENEE) said the documents should be provided by the Ministry of Energy, which in turn stated it does not have the information. * Experts warn that placing…
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Javier Milei: Between Trump’s Bailout and China’s Power
Javier Milei: Between Trump’s Bailout and China’s Power
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Foreigners with ideological and media ties influence Honduran elections
* Eight foreign figures associated with authoritarian regimes and propaganda networks have penetrated Honduras’ media, political, and electoral apparatus. ** Through awards, consultancies, diplomatic missions, and digital propaganda, they insert themselves into the pre-election environment without transparency or oversight. Yarely Madrid / Expediente Público A network of international figures aligned with 21st-century socialism acts as…
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The Ortega-Murillo dictatorship confiscates land around the border to hand it over to Chinese mining companies
* The Ortega-Murillo dictatorship granted Chinese companies the right to mine thousands of hectares of land in border areas, affecting nature reserves and indigenous territories. * Law 1258, the Border Territory Law, expands the border zone controlled by the State of Nicaragua from 5 to 15 kilometers. Expediente Público Chinese mining companies are gaining ground…
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The risks of Russia as an election observer in Honduras
*Experts agree that Russia seeks to have allied left-wing regimes in the region to achieve a better geopolitical position vis-à-vis the US. **Analysts question Russia’s credibility as a country without transparent democratic processes and with a leader accused of war crimes. *** The Russian delegation could seek to undermine reports from independent organizations such as…
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How the Chinese regime captivates political elites
* Invitations to events in China are becoming frequent and uncontrolled, with expenses paid for politicians, journalists, and academics. ** Experts recommend addressing risks, demanding transparency, and maintaining a commitment to liberal democracy in the face of China’s authoritarian pursuits. Expediente Público China brought more than 60 legislators from 50 countries to Xinjiang, the autonomous…
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China increases control of ports in Latin America and the Caribbean
* Chinese companies have investment and operating agreements in at least 37 ports on the American continent. ** Experts warn that Chinese port companies could use this infrastructure for military purposes in a hypothetical conflict. *** Another risk is the control of international trade, outside the decisions of states. Expediente Público / WASHINGTON China controls…
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Freedom House denounces a “pandemic” of political prisoners
* Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela, and El Salvador are among the countries with the highest number of political prisoners. ** Around 65 countries report arbitrary detentions, mainly against human rights defenders, journalists, and opponents of the government. Expediente Público / Washington Thinking, expressing opinions, and acting in opposition to authoritarian governments in Latin America and other…
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