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Nicaraguan journalism under pressure: La Prensa — the historic daily now publishing from exile — Confidencial and 100% Noticias operating from Costa Rica, and Radio La Primerísima at home.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in Nicaragua?
- La Prensa, founded in 1926, is Nicaragua's historic daily — now publishing from exile after government confiscation of its facilities.
- Where does independent Nicaraguan journalism operate from?
- Largely from exile in Costa Rica, including Confidencial and 100% Noticias, following the crackdown that began in 2018.
- What happened to press freedom in Nicaragua?
- Independent media has faced closures, confiscations and criminal prosecution; most independent journalists now work from abroad.
Nicaragua has a complex media landscape serving 7 million people. Despite severe press freedom restrictions, independent outlets including Confidencial and 100% Noticias continue courageous journalism, partly from exile. La Prensa is Nicaragua's most historic independent newspaper. Explore Costa Rican newspapers, Honduran newspapers, and our full directory at Newspapers Online.