AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChurch Under Pressure: Nicaraguan Bishop Abelardo Mata, detained six weeks ago after a homily, reappeared in a regime-controlled TV interview saying he is “fine,” while observers worry he’s effectively under unofficial house arrest. Diplomacy Tensions: Costa Rica recalled its top diplomat in Managua, Óscar Julio Solís Rangel, for consultations amid escalating criticism of Ortega-Murillo rights abuses and alleged transnational espionage. Fidel Centenary in Managua: Nicaragua installed a 20-meter Fidel Castro sculpture on Bolívar-Chávez Avenue, tying the display to Cuba’s 100th-birthday celebrations. Regional Pressure on Cuba: The Dominican Republic ordered nine Cuban diplomats (and families) to leave, citing Vienna Convention rules, as Cuba and its allies trade accusations over U.S. influence. Economy & Enforcement: El Salvador reported the highest tax burden in Central America in 2025, driven by anti-evasion enforcement and electronic invoicing—while Nicaragua’s tax-to-GDP ratio was cited as lower.
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