A Nicaraguan appeals court has reopened three corruption cases against former President Arnoldo Aleman relating to government purchases during his 1997-2001 term. Aleman has already had several charges and convictions in similar cases overturned. The Managua Appeals Tribunal reopened two cases Wednesday and another Thursday. They involve the sale of a ...

MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega issued a decree on Saturday that could extend the terms of electoral officials supporting his controversial bid for re-election in 2011, a move the opposition says oversteps his powers. Nicaragua's Congress is charged with appointing electoral authorities, but lawmakers -- split between backers of Ortega's leftist Sandinista party and right-wing opponents -- have been ...

Thousands of pro- and anti-government protesters took to the streets of Nicaragua's capital, protesting and backing President Daniel Ortega's bid to remain in power. At least 12 people were injured -- three policemen and nine protesters -- and some vehicles were damaged, according to political leaders and media. Chanting "Democracy yes, dictatorship no!" mainly peaceful Ortega opponents numbered at 50 ...

Thousands of pro- and anti-government protesters took to the streets of Nicaragua's capital Saturday, protesting and backing President Daniel Ortega's bid to remain in power. At least 12 people were injured -- three policemen and nine protesters -- and some vehicles were damaged, according to political leaders and media. Chanting "Democracy yes, dictatorship no!" mainly peaceful Ortega opponents numbered at ...