The United States is imposing sanctions against the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega for its authoritarian rule.

Mr. Ortega has dismantled his political opposition, closed down media outlets and imprisoned students, civic leaders and priests, among others.

For a closer look, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with Mark Jones, Chair of the Latin American Studies Program at Rice University.

The United States is imposing sanctions against the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega for its authoritarian rule.
Mr. Ortega has dismantled his political opposition, closed down media outlets and imprisoned students, civic leaders and priests, among others.
For a closer look, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with Mark Jones, Chair of the Latin American Studies Program at Rice University.

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