Ortega media enrich his family, entrench his hold on Nicaragua

Source: Reuters
November 23, 2020

"Family-run media spread state propaganda while Ortega uses state spending and tax laws to squeeze rival outlets. Documents reviewed by Reuters show millions in state advertising at family broadcasters even as those channels dodge taxes."

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