The tragedy happened when Security Forces open Fire on protesters in the Capitol Managua. Four people have died there, including the toddler. The overall death toll, during the two months of protests is now more than 200, with hundreds more wounded or under arrest. Church meditated talks to resolve the crisis, again broke down earlier this week. The hope and the aim is to bring forward elections scheduled for 2021 to right now.
The crisis started when the Government announced increases in social security payments, but simultaneously said pension payments would be slashed. The protests have now deepened, with the Opposition Civic Alliance demanding the resignation of President Daniel Ortega and his Wife Rosario Murillo, who’s Vice President.
