Nicaragua's Political Unrest And Violence Hits 2 Months

BBC: More deaths in Nicaragua violence as talks collapse

At least three people were killed and many injured as government forces in Nicaragua launched an operation to regain control of the city of Masaya.

Residents say security forces and militias used disproportionate force to clear barricades on Tuesday.

The operation was launched a day after the collapse of talks between President Daniel Ortega's government and the opposition.

More than 180 people have died in two months of anti-government protests.

Residents in Masaya say militias loyal to Mr Ortega were responsible for most of the violence.

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WNU Editor: A tipping has now been reached .... and past. I do not see Ortega family relinquishing power, and I do not see the protestors giving up. Here is an easy prediction .... this is going to get

worse.

More News On Nicaragua's Political Unrest And Violence Hitting 2 Months

Violence flares up in Nicaragua after suspension of peace talks -- Reuters
Nicaragua's political unrest hits 2 months -- FOX News
Nicaraguan city Masaya vows to govern itself, break from president amid crisis -- Toronto Star/Washington Post
My Nicaragua Motorcycle Diary: Racing Through a Revolution -- Joe Tustin, Daily Beast
What is Happening in Nicaragua? At Least 170 Killed in Crackdown on Protests Against Ortega's Government -- Newsweek