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The United States announces sanctions against four Nicaraguan officials who support President Daniel Ortega, including the president's daughter, accusing the regime of undermining democracy and abusing human rights. SOUNDBITE
Managua, Feb 21 (EFE).- General Julio Cesar Aviles on Friday began his third consecutive term as head of the Nicaraguan Army after having been extended in his post twice by President Daniel Ortega. (Camera: RENEE LUCIA RAMOS). SHOT LIST: THE INAUGURATION OF GENERAL JULIO CESAR AVILES, FOR HIS THIRD CONSECUTIVE TERM AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE NICARAGUAN ARMY, IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA.
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega welcomes his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi in Managua. Raisi began a rare diplomatic tour of Latin America on Monday with a first stop in Caracas, and his schedule is also set to include a visit to Cuba. IMAGES
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva receives the presidential sash from representatives of minorities "on behalf of the Brazilian people" as he takes office for a third term after defeating Jair Bolsonaro. IMAGES
Daniel Ortega supporters dance on the streets in the capital as Nicaragua awaits officials results of the presidential elections. The elections have been slammed as a "sham" by US President Joe Biden, as incumbent Ortega was assured to win after sidelining his challengers. IMAGES
Polling stations in Nicaragua’s presidential elections closed at 6:00 pm (midnight GMT) after 11 hours of voting, and counting begins. The elections have been slammed as a "sham" by US President Joe Biden, as incumbent Daniel Ortega was assured to win after sidelining his challengers. IMAGES
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