MANAGUA, Nicaragua — The Latest on unrest in Nicaragua (all times local):12:45 p.m. Sunday’s statement says U.S. officials “condemn the violence and the excessive force used by police and others against civilians who are exercising their constitutional right to freedom of expression and assembly. ——4:40 a.m.Pope Francis has expressed deep worry over deadly violence in Nicaragua fueled by protests and he’s pressing for a peaceful solution. Human rights advocates say that since April 18 at least 26 people have been killed in unrest over social security reforms planned by President Daniel Ortega’s government. Besides Gahona at least 25 others have been killed since Wednesday in unrest over social security reforms planned by President Daniel Ortega’s government, according to a human rights group.

Source: National Post April 22, 2018 10:41 UTC