AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNicaragua & U.S. Politics: A U.S. House Foreign Affairs hearing opened on “Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime,” with lawmakers again pressing Washington on Nicaragua’s political crackdown and Ortega’s refusal to hold elections. Press Freedom: The Committee to Protect Journalists urged ICE to release exiled Nicaraguan journalist Luis Galeano, detained in Orlando, saying it fits a pattern of targeting media workers. Human Rights & Violence: Global Witness reported 124 land and environmental defender killings in 2025, with Latin America at 85% of deaths; Colombia led with 39. Immigration Pressure: ICE watchdog findings renewed scrutiny of “Alligator Alcatraz,” confirming punitive confinement practices that posed risks to detainees’ health. Culture & Community: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15 (including Nicaragua’s Independence Day), with U.S. celebrations highlighting Latino contributions and everyday life. Sports with Nicaragua ties: MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award nominees include Nicaraguan pitcher Pablo López, while Clemente’s legacy is repeatedly linked to aid delivered to Nicaragua after the 1972 earthquake.
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