Nicaragua, US and Human Rights

Rights organization reports torture and crimes against humanity in Nicaragua
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
The Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua, impacting relations with a country the US has a free trade deal with amid growing concerns over President Daniel Ortega’s increasingly authoritarian rule.
US trade office starts probe into Nicaragua human rights and labour abuses
Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for ‘repressive acts’ against critics.
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.
Nicaragua: Recent reforms to the Constitution are contrary to human rights treaties
Interactive dialogue on the oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua 9 December 2024 Juan Carlos Arce Campos Colectivo Nicaragua Nunca Más Nicaraguans, as a result of the recent reforms to the Constitution,
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
USTR Initiates Investigation On Nicaragua's Labor Rights, Human Rights Policies
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that her office has launched an investigation regarding Nicaragua's acts, policies, and practices related to labor
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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