Armed “parapolice” groups have played a central role in the violent repression of opposition protesters in Nicaragua over the past several weeks, but it remains to be seen if these groups will evolve ...

A riot police officer fires a shotgun at two men during a protest in Nicaragua (Photo: Oswaldo Rivas) A former top police official in Nicaragua says civilian squads that brutally repressed ...

MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaragua’s veteran leader Daniel Ortega defended brutal actions by his forces against anti-government protesters Monday, as the United States warned he and his wife were ...

When Rela was first mooted, press reports gave the impression that it was more to help with crime prevention and the safety of the local neighbourhoods. Their presence in patrolling some crime-prone ...

Nicaragua's veteran leader Daniel Ortega defended brutal action by his forces against anti-government protesters.

The Allentown Board of Ethics has concluded Mayor Ed Pawlowski and a parapolice officer did not violate the city's Code of Ethics when the officer wore his uniform at a campaign event. The complaint ...

Nicaragua's veteran leader Daniel Ortega defended brutal action by his forces against anti-government protesters Monday, as the United States warned he and his wife were "ultimately responsible" for ...