For over 40 years, Daniel Ortega has loomed over Nicaragua like few others. AdvertisementToday, we talk to L.A. Times reporter Julia Barajas about a recent crackdown on opponents of Ortega in Nicaragua. We also speak with Pedro X. Molina, a political cartoonist living in exile after having drawn one too many unflattering portraits of the president. Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times reporter Julia Barajas, and Confidencial political cartoonist Pedro X. MolinaMore reading:International pressure mounts against Nicaragua’s crackdown on government criticsLatinx Files: What is happening in Nicaragua? Pedro X. Molina uses cartoons to comment on the political and social realities of NicaraguaListen to more episodes of The Times here

Source: Los Angeles Times July 12, 2021 12:00 UTC