2020
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McCurdy, Nan. “Infrastructure Advances Improve Lives of All Nicaraguans.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 17 December, 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-infrastructure-advances-improve-lives-of-all-nicaraguans
Perry, John. “Progressive Media Promoted a False Story of “Conflict Beef” from Nicaragua.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 10 December, 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-progressive-media-promoted-a-false-story-of-conflict-beef-from-nicaragua
McCurdy, Nan. “Rebuilding Update After Hurricanes Eta and Iota.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 3 December, 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-rebuilding-update-after-hurricanes-eta-and-iota
Friends of the ATC. “’The Land is our Mother:’ Testimonies from the Gloria Quintanilla Women’s Cooperative of Santa Julia, Nicaragua.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 26 November, 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-nicaragua-hit-by-two-giant-hurricanes-in-two-weeks-donate-to-help-2
Perry, John, “Hurricanes Strike the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua and Honduras.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 19 November, 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-nicaragua-hit-by-two-giant-hurricanes-in-two-weeks-donate-to-help
McCurdy, Nan. “More Money for Coup Groups from US Agency for International Development.”
NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 12 November, 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-more-money-for-coup-groups-from-us-agency-for-international-development
Loaiza, Alice and Sterling, Rick. “Open Letter to KPFK Regarding Nicaragua Story.” Facebook Post, 9 November, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/TaskForceontheAmericas/posts/3558910437503314
McCurdy, Nan. “Hurricane Eta: Nicaragua Prioritizes Saving and Improving Lives.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 5 November, 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-hurricane-eta-nicaragua-prioritizes-saving-and-improving-lives
McCurdy, Nan. “PBS and Other US Media are Spreading Disinformation about Nicaragua.” American Herald Tribune, 31 October, 2020. https://ahtribune.ca/world/americas/4444-disinformation-about-nicaragua.html
Perry, John. “Branding Nicaraguan Meat as ‘Conflict Beef’ is the Latest Political Attack on a Country Already Suffering from Illegal US Sanctions.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 29 October, 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-branding-nicaraguan-meat-as-conflict-beef-is-the-latest-political-attack-on-a-country-already-suffering-from-illegal-us-sanctions
Sefton, Stephen, “Human rights terrorism and organized crime” Tortilla con Sal, 27 October 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/10526
Mohally-Renk, Becca. “From Headache to Covid Test: My Journey Through the Nicaraguan Health System.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 22 October, 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-from-headache-to-covid-test-my-journey-through-the-nicaraguan-public-health-system
Perry, John. “Nicaragua Attacked for Following the Same US Policies Against Foreign Meddling.” Council on Hemispheric Affairs, 13 October, 2020, https://www.coha.org/nicaragua-attacked-for-following-the-same-us-policies-against-foreign-meddling/
Sefton, Stephen, “Being made invisible” Tortilla con Sal, 9 October 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/10412
Sefton, Stephen. “Nicaragua 2018: Uncensoring the Truth.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 5 October 2020, https://afgj.org/nicaragua-2018-uncensoring-the-truth
McCurdy, Daniel. “Tourism in Nicaragua: Breaking with the Defunct Idea of Development.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 1 October, 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-tourism-in-nicaragua-breaking-with-the-defunct-idea-of-development
Perry, John. “Covid-19: On the Decline in Nicaragua as Critics Fall Silent.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 24 Sept., 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-covid-19-on-the-decline-in-nicaragua-as-its-critics-fall-silent
Capelán, Jorge. “The Economy of Sharing is Alive During Nicaragua’s Independence Celebration.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 16 September, 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-the-economy-of-sharing-is-alive-during-nicaraguas-independence-celebration
Willson, S. Brian. “33rd Anniversary of my Survival of a US Train Assault in California.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 3 September, 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-33rd-anniversary-of-my-survival-of-a-us-train-assault-in-california
Willson, Brian. “US Intervention in Nicaragua. Washington’s Stated Intent to “Destroy Public Order” and Engage in “Violent Actions.” Global Research, 1 September 2020. https://www.globalresearch.ca/33rd-anniversary-brian-surviving-us-train-assault-california/5722624
Sefton, Stephen. “Nicaragua – Singing in the Rain” Tortilla con Sal, 7 August 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9944
McCurdy, Nan. “The United States Contracts Corporation to Direct Plans to Overthrow Nicaraguan Government.” Afgj.org NicaNotes, 5 August 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-the-united-states-contracts-corporation-to-direct-plans-to-overthrow-nicaraguan-government
Perry, John. “The US Contracts Out its Regime Change Operation in Nicaragua.” COHA, 4 August, 2020. https://www.coha.org/the-us-contracts-out-its-regime-change-operation-in-nicaragua/
Sefton, Stephen, “Nicaragua : No stopping the Sandinista Revolution” Tortilla con Sal, 19 July 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9750
Sefton, Stephen. “’Equilibra’ - A blueprint for avoiding extinction: Interview with Dr. Paul Oquist, Minister-Private Secretary for National Policies of the Presidency of the Republic of Nicaragua.” Tortilla con Sal, 10 July, 2020, http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9684
Sefton, Stephen. “An interview with Dr. Paul Oquist - "Equilibra", a blueprint for avoiding extinction.” 10 July, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTg6JG2fUCk
Sefton, Perry and Capelán. Major Solidarity Groups Send Open Letter on Nicaragua to the IACHR, 8 July, 2020, https://afgj.org/major-solidarity-groups-send-open-letter-on-nicaragua-to-the-iachr
Sefton, Stephen. “Nicaragua: Virtual Reality and Human Rights.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 5 July 2020, https://afgj.org/nicanotes-nicaragua-virtual-reality-and-human-rights
Clark-Gollub, Rita Jill. “Feeding the People in Times of Pandemic: “The Food Sovereignty Approach in Nicaragua.” Council on Hemispheric Affairs, 22 June 2020, https://www.coha.org/feeding-the-people-in-times-of-pandemic-the-food-sovereignty-approach-in-nicaragua/
Clark-Gollub, Rita Jill. “Acceso a comida en tiempos de pandemia: la soberanía alimentaria en Nicaragua.” Council on Hemispheric Affairs, 24 Junio, 2020, https://www.coha.org/feeding-the-people-in-times-of-pandemic-the-food-sovereignty-approach-in-nicaragua/
Ricker, Tom. “Keeping Count in Nicaragua During Covid-19.” Quixote Center, 19 June, 2020, https://www.quixote.org/keeping-count-in-nicaragua-during-covid-19/
McCurdy, Nan. “L@s golpistas siguen inflando las cifras de las muertes.” Traducido por Miguel Mairena, Tortilla con Sal, 17 junio, 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9542
McCurdy, Nan. “US-led Nicaraguan Opposition Inflates Covid19 Death lists.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 17 June, 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-us-led-nicaraguan-opposition-inflates-covid19-death-lists
Lanuza, Magda. “¡Al carajo Hippocrates! - Médicos opositores y COVID-19 en Nicaragua.” Tortilla con Sal, 10 junio, 2020, http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9496
Lanuza, Magda. “To hell with Hippocrates! - Opposition doctors and COVID-19 in Nicaragua.” Tortilla con Sal, 10 June 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9503
Clark, Sofia. “On the Third Anniversary of the Passing of Father Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann, Remarks by Sofia Clark.” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 10 June 2020.
Cruz Cruz, Jose Antonio. Nicaragua: Telling the Stories of Rural Workers” NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 3 June 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-telling-the-stories-of-rural-workers
Sefton, Stephen, “Nicaragua – false witness, false memory” Tortilla con Sal, 31 May 2020.
http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9450
Perry, John. Nicaragua Battles Covid-19 and a Disinformation Campaign. Council for Hemispheric Affairs, 30 May 2020. http://www.coha.org/nicaragua-battles-covid-19-and-a-disinformation-campaign/
Lanuza, Magda. “Opposition doctors promote false campaign on COVID-19 in Nicaragua.” Tortilla con Sal, 28 May 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9449
Sefton, Stephen, “Human rights à la carte - the attack on Nueva Radio Ya” Tortilla con Sal, 28 May 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9429
McCurdy, Nan. “Should Nicaragua be Held to a Higher Standard?” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 27 May 2020.https://afgj.org/nicanotes-should-nicaragua-be-held-to-a-higher-standard-in-relation-to-covid-19
Government of Nicaragua. “Nicaraguan government presents its strategy against COVID-19” Tortilla con Sal, 26 May 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9402
Sefton, Stephen, “Nicaragua - how academics compound media falsehoods” Tortilla con Sal, 25 May 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9393
Sefton,Stephen. “Committee for the Protection of Journalists - doubletalk on Nicaragua” Tortilla con Sal, 22 May 2020 Enduring false witness - Amnesty International on Nicaragua
McCurdy, Nan. “Costa Rica Provokes Regional Transportation Crisis.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 20 May 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-costa-rica-provokes-regional-transportation-crisis
Luna, Yorlis Gabriela. “Are You Asking Me about Nicaragua?” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 13 May 2020 https://afgj.org/nicanotes-opinion-are-you-asking-me-about-nicaragua
Clark-Gollub, Rita Jill. “Peasant Women Take Stance of Dignity in Face of Crisis, Interview of Diana Martinez.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 6 May 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-peasant-women-take-stance-of-dignity-in-face-of-crisis
Mohally Renk, Becca. “Is Nicaragua Hiding COVID-19 Cases?” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 29 April, 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-is-nicaragua-hiding-covid-19-cases
Sefton, Stephen. “Ramonet, Comandante Daniel has always been at the helm”, Tortilla con Sal, 26 April 2020 http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9174
Lanuza, Magda. “Nicaragua in Times of Coronavirus: Amazement and Suspicion.” Quixote Center, 25 April 2020. https://www.quixote.org/nicaragua-in-times-of-coronavirus-amazement-and-suspicion/
President Ortega, Daniel. “It is time to swap nuclear weapons for hospitals. President Daniel Ortega addresses Nicaragua’s people (and a world in crisis)” Tortilla con Sal, 22 April 2020.
https://afgj.org/nicanotes-it-is-time-to-swap-nuclear-weapons-for-hospitals
Sefton, Stephen. “Why the West hates Sandinista Nicaragua” Tortilla con Sal, 20 April 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9130
Perry, John. “Nicaraguan Opposition Misrepresents Government Response to Covid-19.” Council on Hemispheric Affairs, 17 April 2020. http://www.coha.org/nicaraguan-right-wing-opposition-misrepresents-government-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/
McCurdy, Nan. “Personal Experience with Nicaragua’s COVID-19 Containment Efforts.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 9 April 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-personal-experience-with-nicaraguas-covid-19-containment-efforts
Sefton, Stephen. “The Lancet” on Nicaragua - cynicism posing as concern” Tortilla con Sal, 7 April 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/9040
Capelán, Jorge. “Nicaragua and COVID-19 – Western media’s best kept secret. Translated by Stephen Sefton, NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 6 April 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-personal-experience-with-nicaraguas-covid-19-containment-efforts
Sefton, Stephen. “Nicaragua and the COVID-19 pandemic.” Tortilla con Sal, 29 March 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/8954
Sefton, Stephen. “UNHCR lies about Nicaragua - standard Western reporting” Tortilla con Sal, 23 March 2020. http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/8885
Perry, John. “Nicaraguans in Costa Rica: A Manufactured “Refugee” Crisis.” Council on Hemispheric Affairs, 23 March 2020. https://www.coha.org/nicaraguans-in-costa-rica-a-manufactured-refugee-crisis/
Lagos, Susan. “Sandino Vive! Friends of the ATC Delegation to Nicaragua Feb. 13-23.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 18 March 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-sandino-vive-friends-of-the-atc-delegation-to-nicaragua-feb-13-23-2020
Mitchell, Nora and McCurdy, Nan. “International Media Uses Fake Journalist to Spread Disinformation about Nicaragua.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 11 March 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-international-media-uses-fake-journalist-to-spread-disinformation-about-nicaragua
Perry, John. “While Nicaraguans Return to Peace, Media and International NGOs Conjure Epidemic of Violence with Dubious Reporting,” NicaNotes AFGJ.org 4 March 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-while-nicaragua-returns-to-peace-media-and-international-ngos-conjure-epidemic-of-violence-with-dubious-reporting
Lacayo Bermúdez, Gilberto. “Oligarchy, Bourgeoisie and Sandinismo – A bit of History.” Translated by Camilo Mejia. Camiloemejia.com, 1 March 2020. http://www.camiloemejia.com/?p=270&fbclid=IwAR2WqOEnL-0TZ9abihs1baqyxS-d8qx2sghAPAkgwvNQIlfDLPQjzuJBMNQ
Kaufman, Chuck. “Sanctions Kill! End US Sanctions on Nicaragua.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 26 February 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-sanctions-kill-end-us-sanctions-on-nicaragua
Mitchell, Nora and McCurdy, Nan. “With Help from US Media Allies, Nicaragua’s Coup-Mongers are Aiming for Western Hearts and Minds.” The Grayzone, 26 February 2020. https://thegrayzone.com/2020/02/26/us-media-allies-nicaraguas-coup-mongers-western-hearts-minds/
Mejia, Camilo. “NACLA’s Latest on Nicaragua: Another Shameless Apology of US Imperialism.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 19 February. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-naclas-latest-on-nicaragua-another-shameless-apology-of-u-s-imperialism
Pedregal Casanova, Ramon. “It is Not Just Venezuela, Nicaragua is also an Objective of Imperialism.” Popular Resistance, 17 February 2020. https://popularresistance.org/it-is-not-just-venezuela-nicaragua-is-also-an-objective-of-imperialism/
Norton, Ben, “Right-wing Nicaraguan Opposition Boasts of Support from US and EU in Campaign to Oust Sandinista Gov’t.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 12 February 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-right-wing-nicaraguan-opposition-boasts-of-support-from-us-and-eu-in-campaign-to-oust-sandinista-govt
Richards, Louise. “What is Really Going on in Nicaragua?” Morninstaronline.co.uk, 11 February 2020. https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/f/what-really-going-nicaragua?fbclid=IwAR20sUwu5k01EIhSo1VZwJLM448CLbc8XHdfXGsXLGwpcp3UiY9jSjMKiFc#.XkQgOmGUw_8.facebook
Capelán, Jorge. “Reality Lays Bare the Scam of the Coup Perpetrators.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 5 February 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-reality-lays-bare-the-scam-of-the-coup-perpetrators
Sefton, Stephen, “Appeal hearing of Orlando Tercero highlights integrity of Nicaragua's justice system” Tortilla con Sal, 5 February 2020.http://www.tortillaconsal.com/tortilla/node/8604
NSCAG. “Nicaragua Update February 2020.” Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Action Group (NSCAG), February 2020. https://www.nscag.org/resources/Update%20Feb%202020.pdf
Ulloa Z., Gaby. “Thirteen Years of Sandinista Government.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 29 January 2020 https://afgj.org/nicanotes-thirteen-years-of-sandinista-government
Pastrán Arancibia, Adolfo. “The Revolution Has Transformed the Lives of Nicaragua’s Caribbean Peoples.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 22 January 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-the-revolution-has-transformed-the-lives-of-nicaraguas-caribbean-peoples
Kaufman, Chuck. “Poll Shows Nicaraguans Have Consigned the Coup to the Dustbin of History.” Popular Resistance, 18 January 2020. https://popularresistance.org/poll-shows-nicaraguans-have-consigned-the-coup-to-the-dustbin-of-history/?fbclid=IwAR2sXmJI5ci-Kqwu5rNQVVb1xABDE0pOYHYU1H2C1USYicKV9nY2bKNNN2I
Dr. Oquist, Paul. “Nicaragua’s Message at the COP 25.” Translated by Stephen Sefton. NicaNotes, AFGJ.org, 9 January 2020. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-nicaraguas-message-at-the-cop-25
Stoll, Roger. “BOOK REVIEW: Live from Nicaragua: Uprising or Coup? A Reader.” NicaNotes AFGJ.org, 31 July 2019. https://afgj.org/nicanotes-book-review-live-from-nicaragua-uprising-or-coup-a-reader