Nicaragua protesters stage national strike as clashes persist
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(Worthy News) – A 24-hour general strike has brought much of Nicaragua to a standstill, as anti-government campaigners demand the resignation of President Daniel Ortega.
Streets have been deserted and businesses closed in the capital, Managua, but violent protests have broken out in other cities.
Reports say at least three people died on Thursday, bringing the total killed in eight weeks of clashes to about 160. [ Source: BBC (Read More…) ]
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