Nicaragua

Moscow views Latin American states as uncomplicated and sympathetic partners who might help it stand against Washington

In a controversial election, Daniel Ortega has secured a fourth consecutive term as president

Increasingly authoritarian rule will pose a hurdle to Nicaragua’s economy in the long term

The government is applying repressive laws in an effort to secure its position ahead of November’s elections

Central America remains gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic and will suffer from its effects for the foreseeable future

The opposition seeks electoral reform, but so far hopes of free and fair elections in November look highly optimistic

Elections in three Central American countries this year coincide with the bicentenaries of their independence from Spain

Nicaragua is due to hold elections this year, but critics of the government fear they will be far from fair