Nicaragua-US Relations & Sanctions: A new wave of Democratic criticism targets how Washington projects power in Latin America, but the core dispute is framed as “means” (sanctions, coercion, intervention) rather than the goal—keeping pressure on Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua. Regional Diplomacy: The OAS heads into its 2027 budget cycle with reform plans and rising concern over member-state funding, while unresolved political crises in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua loom over the agenda. Human Rights & Church Voices: In exile, Managua’s Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Báez says “casting out demons” also means denouncing dictatorships that violate human dignity, linking Nicaragua’s ongoing persecution of the Church to a broader call for liberation. Nicaragua in the Spotlight: A Costa Rican political debate flares after President Laura Fernández’s remarks on Nicaragua, with critics arguing they downplay repression and affect migration and democracy discussions across Central America. Local Community Link: In the U.S., an Oshkosh library event will assemble reusable menstrual kits for distribution in Nicaragua, pairing teen service with “menstrual equity” education. Immigration Pressure on Nicaraguans: A Nicaraguan man in Florida faces possible deportation after being arrested for speeding and driving without a valid license, with an ICE hold placed for transfer to federal custody.