Nicaragua Shuts Down 1,500 NGOs in Sweeping Crackdown

The Ortega administration targets religious and civil society groups, citing financial non-compliance amid growing authoritarian control.

Nicaragua has revoked the registration of 1,500 non-profit organizations, including many religious groups.
The government claims these organizations failed to report financial statements, leading to asset seizures.
This move is part of a broader crackdown that has shuttered over 5,000 entities since 2018 protests.
Human rights groups and international bodies have condemned the repression and called for the release of detained critics.
President Ortega's regime faces sanctions from the US and EU but continues to suppress opposition and civil liberties.