Talks between the Nicaraguan government and an opposition civil society alliance are on hold -- and each side accused the other of undermining negotiations aimed at resolving the political crisis that's afflicted the country for nearly a year. The Alianza Cívica condemned violent repression of an anti-government protest this weekend, while the Ortega administration criticized the group's participation in a march demanding freedom for political prisoners on Saturday. (
Nicaragua talks breakdown (March 19, 2019)
Nicaragua talks breakdown (March 19, 2019)
Nicaragua talks breakdown (March 19, 2019)
Talks between the Nicaraguan government and an opposition civil society alliance are on hold -- and each side accused the other of undermining negotiations aimed at resolving the political crisis that's afflicted the country for nearly a year. The Alianza Cívica condemned violent repression of an anti-government protest this weekend, while the Ortega administration criticized the group's participation in a march demanding freedom for political prisoners on Saturday. (