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Lead · Investigation · Part 2 · Human rights
Police said they solved an American’s killing in 48 hours. One suspect was in a coma.
Why it matters: U.S. citizen Sixto Henry Vera was shot dead in Managua in 2018. Both men police accused died before trial, and no one has ever been tried.
Investigation · Part 1
No one charged in the killing of Eddy Montes
U.S. Navy veteran shot dead in La Modelo prison in 2019.
Illicit finance & gold
Gold rush: $1.54 billion in six months
Gold exports Jan–Jun 2026, with the U.S. among top buyers (Confidencial).
Security state
More bodyguards than detectives
1,269 bodyguard posts vs. 1,095 for criminal investigation (Nicaragua Investiga).
Human rights
"Hay Patria": forced to fill the streets
Workers and students report pressure to attend reform events (Confidencial).
Press freedom & exiles
Reporting from exile
At least 313 journalists forced out since 2018 (FLED).
China & Russia
China's mining footprint
Chinese firms' growing role, and the data that is still missing.