Protests in Nicaragua - Update

In ongoing civil unrest, a shooting and fire occurred that killed eight people. There were reports that masked gunmen fired at protesters at roadblocks.

Advice

Political tension continues to be high in Nicaragua. Travellers should avoid all public and political demonstrations and gatherings due to the risk of violence.

References

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-44505350 http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/Reuters/worldNews/~3/lwK-jq82fpo/nicaragua-gunfire-and-home-blaze-breaks-ortega-peace-truce-eight-dead-idUSKBN1JC0VU https://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2018/06/dead-nicaragua-gunfire-home-blaze-break-truce-180616190119005.html https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/video/fire-and-shooting-kill-at-least-8-in-nicaragua-ending-truce/vi-AAyLRoO Last updated:2020-12-13T22:10:53.414813Z

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