What's behind Nicaragua's recent political moves?
The Inside Story Podcast - En podcast av Al Jazeera
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Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega has banned church processions in his latest clampdown as he seeks to prevent anti-government unrest. Opposed by the US and accused of human rights abuses, Ortega has also moved closer to China and Russia. What's next for Nicaragua? Joins host Folly Bah Thibault. Guests: Ben Norton - Investigative journalist. Astrid Montealegre - Supervising attorney for the Nicaraguan American Human Rights Alliance. Dan Kovalik - Human rights lawyer and author.