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Who Can Stop Murillo and Ortega in Nicaragua?

Central America in Minutes··7 August 2026·9 min

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Episode 81: Daniel Ortega’s announcement that “there will be no more elections” in Nicaragua sparks a wave of regional and international criticism.A Salvadoran fisherman’s body shows signs of violent death in prison that were ignored in an autopsy. He is one of over 500 confirmed deaths in custody under the state of exception.Benedicto Lucas, a former Guatemalan general accused of genocide against the Maya Ixil people, is granted house arrest. His trial has been frozen for two years.This episode was written by Leyrian Colón Santiago, Yuliana Ramazzini, and Megan Mandrachio. Editing by Roman Gressier and sound design by Omnionn. Stream Central America in Minutes on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube.